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Britain Started to Impress American Sailors
Britain was impressing American sailors so that they could work for them. It was one of the reasons that the War of 1812 happened. It was also the cause of the Embargo Act. I knew about this already so I didn't need to look up anything. -
The Embargo Act of 1807
The Embargo Act was to prohibit American ships from trading with foreign countries. It was a type of punishment for the British because they were interfering with American trade. Things didn't turn out so well for both countries later on. McNamara, Robert. “How Did Thomas Jefferson's Punitive Law Backfire?” ThoughtCo, ThoughtCo, 5 Aug. 2019, www.thoughtco.com/embargo-act-of-1807-1773316. -
America Declared War
America declared war because Britain wouldn't stop interfering with America's trade with France. The Britsh's enemy was France and they didn't like that America was trading with them. They started to impress American sailors which caused America to declare war. I got this information from remembering the notes I took on the videos that were listed for the lesson. -
The Siege of Fort Meigs
The siege of Fort Meigs is known as the turning point in the War of 1812 for the Americans. America was able to counter the British from invading Ohio and the rest of the Northwest frontiers. Kostick, Nicholas. “Fort Meigs and the War of 1812.” Military History of the Upper Great Lakes, N/A, 21 Oct. 2017, ss.sites.mtu.edu/mhugl/2017/10/21/fort-meigs-and-the-war-of-1812/. -
The Battle of Lake Erie
America won the Battle of Lake Erie. Due to the victory, it made them have control over the lake. It prevented the British from penetrating the middle of the United States. Tikkanen, Amy. “Battle of Lake Erie.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 3 Sept. 2019, www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Lake-Erie. -
The Treay of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was a peace treaty between the Britsh and America. It was important because it ended the "Second War For Independence" also known as the War of 1812. It didn't really end the war because later on, they had fought more battles. Sullivan, Nate. “The Treaty of Ghent: Summary & Significance.” STUDY.COM, N/A, 0AD, study.com/academy/lesson/the-treaty-of-ghent-summary-significance-quiz.html. -
The British Burns Washington D.C.
The burning of Washington D.C. was the only time that a foreign power had captured and occupied the United States capital. Washington D.C. was picked as the target because it symbolized importance to America. I remembered this from the readings and videos. -
The Battle of Plattsburg
This is considered one of America's important victories too. Due to their victory, they were able to save New York from the British invasion and them traveling to the Hudson River Valley. The battle is also known as the Battle of Lake Champlain. Bluhm, Raymond K. “Battle of Plattsburgh.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 13 Apr. 2017, www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Plattsburgh. -
The Attack at Fort McHenry
It was where Britain attacked America and it carried onto the next day. The only flag that was still flying in the sky was America's flag. Francis Scott Key was inspired and wrote the Star-Spangled Banner. The banner is now our National Anthem. I remembered this by the videos and readings in the lesson. -
The Battle of New Orleans
It was the very last war of the War of 1812. It is considered one of America's most significant victories. It meant that America was free from Great Britain retaking control. It also made General Andrew Jackson famous and a hero. He ends up being President later on. I didn't look any of this information up because I remember this since 8th grade. I learned about the Battle of New Orleans last year, so I knew enough information to write it.
