War of 1812 Lecture Notes

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts from the lecture on the War of 1812.

Francis Scott Key

Witnessed the attack on Fort McHenry and wrote the poem that became the national anthem.

Hartford Convention

Meeting of New England Federalists protesting the War of 1812.

Treaty of Ghent

Restored pre-war boundaries but did not address impressment or Native American issues.

Battle of New Orleans

A significant U.S. victory after the Treaty of Ghent was signed; Andrew Jackson led the defense.

Battle of Put-In-Bay

U.S. victory on Lake Erie that secured control of the Northwest region.

Napoleonic Collapse

Britain's focus shifted to the U.S. after Napoleon's defeat and exile.

Burning of Washington

British retaliation that included burning the White House and Congress during the War of 1812.

Militia vs Standing Army

State militias often refused to cross the border to fight in Canada, resulting in challenges for U.S. forces.

Invasion of Canada (1812)

The U.S. goal was to weaken British influence but faced difficulties due to lack of commitment from soldiers.

Burning of York

A U.S. victory that resulted in British retaliation by burning Washington.