USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

WAR OF 1812

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mark all that apply. These are EVENTS leading up to the War of 1812.
A
Impressments
B
The attack on the USS Chesapeake
C
Attacks on the USS Philadelphia
D
Britain giving guns to Native Americans
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -May 27, 1813 – Americans capture Fort George. May 29, 1813 – Americans defend Sackets Harbor against a British assault. June 1, 1813 – HMS Shannon captures USS Chesapeake: As the War of 1812 continues, British sea power makes itself felt.

Detailed explanation-2: -The war forged alliances, called for leadership, and tore native communities apart. In the turmoil, the Shawnee leader Tecumseh rose to prominence as well as his brother, the Shawnee Prophet, including Red Jacket of the Senecas and Pushmataha of the Choctaws.

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