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wAR OF 1812

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Impressment Capturing US sailors and making them serve in the British military
Blockade Line of ships to prevent an area from being supplied and crushing trade
Treaty of Ghent The agreement that ended the War of 1812. All borders that existed prior to the war were the same
War of New Orleans Decisive battle in which Andrew Jackson defeated the British in a huge victory. Soldiers fired at each other from a very close distance. It was strategic in that it controlled a waterway to the Gulf of Mexico
Oliver Hazard Perry US naval hero who defeated a British squadron of ship on Lake Erie. Said "we have met the enemy, and they are ours."
William Henry Harrison Governor of the North Western area. Led a decisive victory over the Native Americans in the North West. Burned Prophets Town.
War Hawks People from the North and South that supported war with Britain
Tecumseh Indian military leader who wanted to unite Native tribes to stand against colonial expansion into their territories. Dreamed of a part of America specifically for Natives. Brother of the Prophet.
Armistice An agreement to cease fire and stop aggressions; a truce
Uncle Sam Visual representation of the United States as a man
Andrew Jackson Military commander in charge of the Battle of New Orleans. Distinguished himself in the war in the South West area.
Dolly Madison Wife of President James Madison. Famous for saving the painting of George Washigton
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