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Unit 5, Notes #1 The War of 1812. Mr. Smith 8 th grade U.S. History October 15 th & 16 th , 2012. Section 1 Questions – Problems with France and England (pg. 327). #1 – What two nations put America in a difficult spot at the turn of the 19 th century?
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Unit 5, Notes #1The War of 1812 Mr. Smith 8th grade U.S. History October 15th & 16th, 2012
Section 1 Questions – Problems with France and England (pg. 327) • #1 – What two nations put America in a difficult spot at the turn of the 19th century? • #2 – What action did Britain take on American ships out on the sea? (define the term as well) • #3 – What incident angered Americans in 1807? • #4 – What prevented America from declaring war?
Section 1 Answers • #1 • #2 • #3 • #4
Section 2 Questions – Trade as a Weapon (pg. 327-328) • #1 – What legislation was passed in 1807 by Congress? • #2 – What did this legislation do? • #3 – Who did this legislation hurt the most? Why? • #4 – What countries were merchants not allowed to trade with under Madison’s presidency?
Section 2 Answers • #1 • #2 • #3 • #4
Section #3 Questions – War Hawks (pg. 329) • #1 – What made anti-British feelings rise even higher? • #2 – What was the term used to describe Henry Clay and other westerners demanding war? • #3 – What were the two reasons that America declared war on Britain?
Section 3 Answers • #1 • #2 • #3
Section 4 Questions – The War Begins (pgs. 330-331) • Why did Britain not want to really go to war with the U.S.? • What did Britain offer to do to prevent war? • What were the two main phases of the War of 1812? • What were 3 weaknesses of America’s military forces?
Section 4 Answers • #1 • #2 • #3 • #4
Section 5 Questions – The First Phase of the War (pg. 331-332) • #1 – What was Britain’s first action in the war? • #2 – Who led America to a naval battle victory in Lake Erie? • #3 – When Harrison went after the British what was his discovery? • #4 – What great Indian leader to Harrison’s forces kill?
Section 5 Answers • #1 • #2 • #3 • #4
Section 6 Questions – The Second Phase of the War (pgs. 332-333) • #1 – What was unique about Fort McHenry’s flag? • #2 – What America was touched by Britain’s failure to take the fort after a battle all-night? What did he do as well? • #3 – What were the American and British casualties in the Battle of New Orleans? • #4 – Why was the Battle of New Orleans unnecessary?
Section 6 Answers • #1 • #2 • #3 • #4
Section 7 Questions – The Legacy of the War (pg. 333) • #1 – Who won the War of 1812? • #2 – What were the 3 effects of the War of 1812?
Section 7 Answers • #1 • #2 • A. • B. • C.