War of 1812
War of 1812
Description
NPS Ranger Vince Vaise explains the causes of the War of 1812 from the perspectives of both the United States and Great Britain.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Why is the War of 1812 considered one of America’s “most unpopular wars?”
- Why did America declare war?
- According to Mr. Vaise,what were some of the reasons that the British fought this war?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Citizenship
- Embargo
- Francis Scott Key
- Liberator
- Napoleon Bonaparte
- Naturalized
- War Hawk