Chapter 4 Lesson 4: The War of 1812
Main Idea A President Madison tried to ease trade problems with Britain and France, but tensions eventually led to war.
Details Congress passed the which prohibited trade with Britain and France. Non-Intercourse Act
Details 2. This act authorized the president to reopen trade with which ever country removed its first. trade restrictions
Details 3. The sections of the United States that wanted war with Britain were the and the . South West Also called: “War Hawks”
Details 4. Settlers blamed the for problems with the Native American. Tried to unite his people to protect their . His followers were defeated at the . British Battle of Tecumseh lands Battle of Tippecanoe
Details 5. Congress declared war against Britain in June . 1812
Main Idea B Although the U.S. Military was ill- prepared, the United States invaded Canada
Details 1. American military leaders tried to attach Canada from directions. The attacks . 3 failed
Details Oliver Perry 2. Commodore attacked the British fleet in the year . He won control of Lake . 1813 Erie
Details General 3. This victory enabled to recover the city of . Harrison 3. This victory enabled to recover the city of . Detroit
Main Idea C After more than two years of fighting, the war ended with a treaty that left boundaries the same and did not address the causes of the war.
Details A British fleet sailed into and set fire to the Chesapeake Bay and the . Chesapeake Bay White House Capitol building
Details 2. The British then bombarded , but abandoned their attack on . Fort McHenry the fort
Details 3. In 1815, the British fleet landed near . They were defeated by . New Orleans Andrew Jackson
Details Treaty of 4. The war was ended when negotiators signed the . Ghent
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