History Final - War of 1812

Election of 1808

Presidential election in which James Madison defeated Charles C. Pinckney and succeeded Thomas Jefferson.

The Prophet & Tecumseh

Shawnee brothers who united Native American tribes to resist U.S. expansion into Native lands.

Frigate

A fast, heavily armed warship used by the U.S. Navy during the War of 1812.

Oliver Hazard Perry

American naval commander who led U.S. forces to victory in the Battle of Lake Erie.

Battle of Lake Erie

1813 naval battle in which the United States gained control of Lake Erie and the Northwest Territory.

Francis Scott Key

Lawyer who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry.

Treaty of Ghent

1814 agreement that ended the War of 1812 and restored prewar boundaries.

Hartford Convention

Meeting of New England Federalists who opposed the War of 1812 and discussed constitutional changes.

Andrew Jackson

American general who became a national hero after leading U.S. forces to victory at the Battle of New Orleans.

Battle of New Orleans

Major U.S. victory fought after the Treaty of Ghent was signed, making Andrew Jackson a national hero.