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8 Cards in this Set
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Who was the author of the national anthem?
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A Washington lawyer named Francis Scott Key watched the all-night battle. At dawn, Key discovered that the flag was still flying. He expressed his pride in what became the U.S. national anthem.
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Who was Tumseh?
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Claimed the life of Tecumseh, who died in the battle fighting for the British.
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Who was Oliver/Lake Erie (Battle)
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The most important U.S. naval victory took place on Lake Erie. The Americans had begun to build a fleet on the shores of Lake Erie. Officer, Oliver Hazard Perry took charge of this fleet. In September 1813, the small British force on the lake set out to attack the American ships. Perry, sailed out to meet the enemy. Perry’s ship, the Lawrence, flew a banner declaring, “Don’t give up the ship.”
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What was the treaty that ended War 1812?
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Slow mails from Europe had delayed news of the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812. It had been signed two weeks earlier, on December 24, 1814.The treaty showed that the war had no clear winner.
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Benefits of War
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1. Increased American Patriotism
2. Weakened Native American Resistance 3. U.S. Manufacturing Grew |
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How was the economy at the end of this war?
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The economy went up. Finally, when war interrupted trade, the Americans were forced to make many of the goods they had previously imported. This encouraged the growth of U.S. manufactures.
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What happened in the Second Phase of War?
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The British attacked For McHenry at Baltimore and had a battle all night long. They also defeated British of the Battle of Lake Champlain. The British focused their attacks on U.S.
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What was the U.S. Military's condition?
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They were weak and had only 16 ships and about 7,000 men. They were poorly trained and equipped and were often led by inexperienced officers.
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