Social studies test U4P2 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What happened to the Federalist party during Thomas Jefferson’s presidency?
They began to fade out
What happened to Alexander Hamilton?
He died in a duel with Aaron Burr
Who was Aaron Burr?
Jefferson’s vice president
What was the effect of the Embargo Act?
It was a disaster and the U.S. lost money
What was British Impressment?
Recruitment by force
How did the Americans initially respond to British Impressment
The tried to enforce the Embargo Act
Who was the Prophet?
Tecumseh’s brother
Who were the War hawks?
A radical frontier group
Who was the leader of the War hawks?
Henry Clay
Who was victorious at the Battle of Tippecanoe?
General William Henry Harrison
What were conditions like in The United States and Britain just before the War of 1812?
Neither country was ready for war
What happened at the Battle of Put-In-Bay?
Americans needed to gain control of Lake Erie so commander Oliver Perry commanded them to engage the British
Which American General was victorious in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
Andrew Jackson
Who did the American Army defeat in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
Creek Red Stick confederacy
What happened in the British Attack on Washington D.C.?
The British landed an invasion and they won the battle
What did Ft McHenry guard?
Baltimore
Who was Francis Scott Key?
He was on board the prison ship of Ft. McHenry
What happened at the Battle of New Orleans?
The British tried to take new Orleans but lost the battle
What was the ironic situation with the Battle of New Orleans?
The battle occurred 2 weeks after peace was restored
What were the terms of the Treaty of Ghent?
Neither side got what the wanted
Who was The president of the United States during the War of 1812?
James Madison
Who did Americans living on the Frontier blame for causing trouble with the Native Americans
English
Tecumseh was defeated by….
General William Henry Harrison
Which battle inspired the Star Spangled Banner?
Ft. McHenry
