War of 1812 Webquest

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War of 1812 Webquest

Read the question. “Right click” on the link and “Open in New Window.” You can then line the website alongside the question. On your paper, hard copy, write the correct answer in the blank provided.

http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/outlines/history-1990/the-formation-of-a-national-government/second-war-with-england.php

1.  How many warships did the British Navy own?

2.  Why did some sailors desert the British navy and end up on American vessels?

3.  What two areas were most upset by the Embargo Act?

4.  Who became president in 1609?

http://www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812

5.  List the THREE causes of the War of 1812.

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http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h2499.html

6.  When did the British finally defeat Napoleon?

7.  What fort was the key to Baltimore’s defense?

8.  How long did the British bomb the fort?

9.  What is the other name of the War of 1812?

10.  What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the National Anthem?

11.  How many stars are on the flag above Ft. McHenry?

http://www.history.com/topics/treaty-of-ghent

12.  When was the Treaty of Ghent signed?

13.  What did the treaty say about conquered territory?

14.  When was the Battle of New Orleans?

15.  Why did the Battle of New Orleans occur after the peace treaty was signed?

16.  Who became the hero of the Battle of New Orleans?

17.  If Americans heard about the Treaty of Ghent and the Battle of New Orleans at the same time, who did the Americans think won the War of 1812?

This is an example of British impressment of American soldiers, which was a cause of the War of 1812. Write a definition of impressment, based on what you see in the picture?

http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/jm4.html

18.  Which President asked Congress to declare war on Great Britain?

19.  With the exception of the Battle of New Orleans, in what area of the United States did most of the battles during the War of 1812 take place? Go to the following website and read the first paragraph. http://www.gatewayno.com/history/war1812.html

20.  Go to the following website and scroll down past “Maryland Invaded by Land” to answer the following questions. http://history1800s.about.com/od/americanwars/tp/1814washingtonburns.htm

a.  What major US city was attacked and burned during the War of 1812?

b.  Who is Dolley Madison and why is she important to this event?