USS Chesapeake

Smithsonian National Museum of American History; and I can infer it was created to publicize the War of 1812 and how it led to the creation of our National Anthem. The website includes a variety of audio and visual material, such as the painting of the USS Chesapeake Captured (The War of 1812), and the portrait of Francis Scott Key (A Moment of Triumph). Along with the pictures, the site includes an MP3 file for the 19th Century of the Star-Spangled Banner. At first glance, the site seemed to…

imports. At this point in time the United States had the largest neutral merchant marine fleet by far. Tensions grew even higher “when a British warship attacked the U.S. Navy vessel Chesapeake, killing three, wounding eighteen, and seizing four alleged deserters.” (Henretta, 215). This event known as the Chesapeake Affair put tensions at an even higher point. President Jefferson was quoted as saying in the aftermath "Never since the Battle of Lexington have I seen this country in such a state…

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The War of 1812 was a chance for the Americans to try to expand their territory as well as their trading systems. They faced Britain, Canada, and the Native American Tribes in the hopes of becoming a more powerful and expanded nation, however this would prove to be harder than expected. They may not have accomplished the original goal that they set but from the war they were able to gain international respect as well as improve the internal attitude of their citizens and establish a sense of…

Having a presidential term from 1801 to 1809, Thomas Jefferson was able to succeed in being the third president of the United States of America. Not only was Jefferson the president of the United States, but before he was also the Secretary of State for President Washington. For most of his life, Jefferson was actively involved in shaping America and is greatly remembered by being one of our Founding Fathers. Since Jefferson studied government and practiced law during college, he seemed fit to…

Why the United States Developed Naval Power 1775-1815 The United States developed the Navy out of necessity. Although their naval strength was dwarfed by the might of the British fleet during the American Revolution, creating some sort of resistance to hinder the British and to get them away from their naval assets proved to be an integral element in eventually gaining independence in 1783. Also in the nation’s formative years, attacks against U.S. ships by foreign powers including the French…

September 10, 1813, Perry engaged in a battle with Commodore Robert H. Barclay at Lake Erie with a slight advantage ; nine vessels to six. During the battle, the British caused enough damage to Perry’s flagship, the USS Lawrence, to the extent where he had to relocate himself midway onto the USS Niagara. Nevertheless, “Perry was able to attack the center of the British line and do such extensive damage to its two largest vessels that Barclay had to surrender.” After being deprived of control…

Christopher columbus first voyage to the new world and Charles Lindbergh’s first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean have similarities and differences. Even know there are 400 years between their accomplishments and each went toward what each man wanted to achieve. Christopher Columbus, the son of a wool merchant, was born in Genoa in about 1451. When he was still a teenager, he got a job on a merchant ship. He remained at sea until 1470, when French privateers attacked his ship as it sailed…

cleared and flying conditions became almost perfect. The coast of France and the City of Cherbourg passed beneath his wings as darkness fell a second time during his flight.When he came home to America aboard the USS Memphis, a majestic convoy of warships and aircraft escorted him up the Chesapeake and Potomac to Washington. President Coolidge welcomed him home and bestowed the Distinguished Flying Cross upon him. His New York reception was the wildest in the city's history as 4 million people…

The Brutal War of 1812 Darren Jones Central High School 11/9/2015 5th Period Abstract This paper will be to inform you the brutal war of 1812. This period of time was a very important time in American history it was later to be called “a second independence”. This war is commonly known as the forgotten war. The Brutal War of 1812 The war of 1812 was mainly a battle between Britain and America. It first started because Great Britain was putting restrictions on America’s trading. The United…