Questions+for+War+of+1812+movie

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 * Questions on "//The Forgotten War//" -- __The War of 1812__**

War of 1812 --important? Why?

Was the United States a unified country??

What unifies the United States?

What impact is Britain having on USA shipping? (impressment)

Who does the British try to incite against the Americans?

Who is the shorty President that declares war?

Why declare war?

Does the entire country support Madison? Why did New England not support the war?

What would happen if the United States lost?

What piece of modern technology would have prevented the War if it existed in 1812?

Is the United States ready for War? Why or Why not?

Is Britain ready for war? Why or why not?

How does the United States compensate for the lack of a Navy? (Privateers)

What was one of the biggest military blunders in American history?

What was a bright spot early on the fighting? (Guinevere)

What did the Americans do that really ticked off the British?

The British were distracted by a War with what country at the beginning of the War of 1812?

After defeating Napoleon, what were the British able to do?

What type of opposition did the British have when they landed in the United States and started marching through towns and villages?

What did Dolly Madison do when the British were attacking Washington, DC?

How did Mother Nature help the American's?

Why is Baltimore targeted by the British?

Stop 37:04

After the movie, you will have 45 minutes to research one part of the movie and write a blog post that includes a __//**story**//__ about the person, place, or thing you researched. Please include an image, a hyperlink, and make sure you cite your sources!! Feel free to jot down some of your ideas below as you watch the movie.