The U.S. and Britain just could not seem to get along. Just twenty nine years after the American Revolution, the U.S. and Britain went at it again in the War of 1812. Why all the hate? Well, it basically comes down to a power, trade, and control of the high seas. Watch the video to find out more!
History Channel: Americans and British Face Off in War of 1812
See if you can answer any of the following questions. Write your answers in the comment box!
1. What U.S. president declared war on Great Britain in 1812? (He was the first U.S. president to ask Congress to declare war!)
2.What were members of Congress who favored war called?
3. The poem "The Defense of Fort McHenry" eventually became what song?
4. When the British invaded the capital to burn the White House, first lady Dolly Madison refused to leave until what was rescued?
5. What place did the U.S. and Great Britain sign the Peace Treaty ending the War of 1812?
It was funny to see this because I already knew it so I was like yeah I know what happened
ReplyDelete-Christian Rangel