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Bell Ringer: Why do you think that the British targeted Washington D.C?
Cause it was where the Central Goverment was settled and they knew it would devastate them to see it all get burned down.

War of 1812 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

How does the US become involved in the war between GB and the French? The US became involved by shipping goods to France and GB after finding them in the West Indies.

Impressments- Is when the British captured the US sailors to make them become part of their Navy

What initial action does Jefferson take in war between GB and France to protect the US? Jefferson took the decision to cut off trade with the British and convinced the Congress to start an embargo. But it did not work for the British found others to trade within Louisiana and it made the American merchants bankrupt.

Describe the Congressional Action that pushes the US to war: The Congress passed bills in 1809 that said the US would still continue to trade with GB and France but if both countries found out of the US neutrality then they would continue trade.

What does Madison ask Congress to do? Madison asked Congress to declare war on GB and Congress favored the command.

Describe the initial actions of the US in the War of 1812: Jefferson, who had become Madison’s advisor, encouraged for US to invade Canada which they did several times in 1812 and 1813.

Describe US action along fronts other than the Canadian: The US also captured some of the British ships and defeated Indians by the support of the British. Andrew Jackson also led a group to help the US defeat the Indians.

What happens in the War when GB’s war with Napoleon ends? A thousand more British troops were free to fight in America and the British set troops in Maine, NY, Maryland, and New Orleans.

Describe the end of the war including the writing of the star spangled banner: America won against the British forces everywhere but no it in Maine. The British also burned down the White House and the Capitol to get back at them for arsons in Canada. But still they were defeated and Frances Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner in Baltimore.


What battle makes Jackson a hero? The Battle of New Orleans in 1815 which was won by Jackson made him the Big shot in America.

Exit Ticket:
Our society is filled with music that is unbelievably good and have good beats. Songs that always make us happy or music that reaches our hearts. Its music that we can compare too and helps get through the day. Well on Saturday January 31st, those songs recieved recognition for the lyrics that expressed so much emotion on The Grammy's. All artist got to perform or show off their songs to the world for exchange of an award. There were many artist who went home with awards for like best song, best album, best pop song, best dance song, and etc. Lady Gaga which was one of the artist who is loved by society was nominated 8 times and another artist who is glamored by socitet was Beyonce, she was nominated 9 times. But it was not good enough for them for Taylor Swift a country singer to take the prize and show it off to the world, She won the award of Best Album which beat Lady Gaga and Beyonce.