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What nation's economy was most hurt by the Embargo Act? France, Britain, or the United States?

The United States

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What are the two countries that fought in the War of 1812?

The United States and Great Britain

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What famous item did Dolley Madison (and her slaves) save from burning in the White House?

George Washington's portrait

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Who were the War Hawks?

Congressmen who supported a war with Britain - mostly from the South and the West.

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What was the Era of Good Feelings

A period of time after the War of 1812 when Americans felt good about themselves and there was economic growth.

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Famously the British burned Washington DC during the War of 1812 - What Canadian (British) city did the US burn earlier in the war?

York (Toronto)

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Name one of the original six frigates of the US Navy that fought in the War of 1812

The USS Chesapeake, the USS Constitution, the USS President, the USS United States, the USS Congress, the USS Constellation

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What is being shown in this picture?

The impressment of American merchant sailors.

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Why is Francis Scott Key famouse?

Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner

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Who was the first President to ask Congress to declare war?

James Madison

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Why is Francis Scott Key famous?

Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner

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What was impressment?

The practice by the British navy of forcing American merchant sailors to serve in the British navy.

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