War of 1812 Study Guide

Who were the main countries involved in the War of 1812?

The United States and Britain/Canada.

What was the primary cause of the War of 1812?

British interference with American trade and impressment of American sailors.

What did the British practice of impressment involve?

Forcing American sailors to join the British Navy.

Which American city was captured and burned by the British in 1814?

Washington, D.C.

Who led the significant American victory at the Battle of New Orleans?

Andrew Jackson.

When was the Treaty of Ghent signed?

In 1814.

In what year did the War of 1812 officially end after the Battle of New Orleans?

1815.

What inspired the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner?

The British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the war.

Where was the decisive American naval victory fought during the War of 1812?

Lake Erie.

What treaty officially ended the War of 1812?

Treaty of Ghent.

Which Native American tribes were defeated at the Battle of Little Bighorn?

Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne.

What was a significant impact of the War of 1812 on Native American tribes?

The loss of tribal lands and forced removal.

Where did the Battle of Baltimore take place that inspired the Star-Spangled Banner?

Fort McHenry.

Explain the reasons why the United States declared war against Britain in 1812.

The U.S. declared war due to British trade restrictions and the impressment of U.S. Navy members to serve on British ships.