We discussed the causes of the War of 1812, and important terms and concepts associated with this time in history.

Some important terms we learned are:

Impressment-The practice of Britain kidnapping sailors from the US and making them serve in another Britain’s navy.

Treaty of Ghent-a treaty between the US and Britain to cease fighting in the War of 1812.

Old Ironsides-The USS Constitution.  Nicknamed Old Ironsides because the British navy cannon balls bounced off the ship instead of sinking it.

Francis Scott Key-Wrote a poem while watching the Battle of Fort McHenry that would later become The Star Spangled Banner, our national anthem.

War Hawk-a member of Congress who advocated for war against the British.

Battle of New Orleans-The last battle of the War of 1812, which was fought after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed.

Andrew Jackson-Commanded the US forces at the Battle of New Orleans.  He would later become our 7th President.

We also watched this video, and processed it afterwards.(Start at 2:05)