The War of 1812: Major Battles

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Battles of the War of 1812

Multiple Choice

What caused the War of 1812?

British trade restrictions and impressment of sailors.

The signing of the Treaty of Paris

The discovery of gold in California

The election of James Madison

Watch the video and mark the battles on the map

The Battle of Lake Erie
The Battle of the Thames
The Battle of Horseshoe Bend

Major Battles
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Match

Match the following

Battle of Lake Erie

Battle of the Thames

Battle of Horseshoe Bend

Secured Lake Erie

crushed British and Indian forces

Forced to cede 23 million acres of land

Multiple Choice

Why would the British choose to attack Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812?

To support Native American tribes against American expansion.

To demoralize Americans and retaliate for U.S. attacks

To establish a permanent British colony in America.

To gain control of the Mississippi River.

The Battle of North Point
Defense of Fort McHenry

Major Battles
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Multiple Choice

Why was the Defense of Fort McHenry important in the War of 1812?

It was a pivotal victory that inspired national pride and the national anthem.

It was primarily a naval battle with no land forces involved.

The fort was abandoned before the battle began.

It was a minor skirmish with no significant impact.

Star Spangled Banner
Frances Scott Key

Defense of Fort McHenry

Battles of the War of 1812

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