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AH1 M4L2 Key Terms 2
American History 1 Module 4 Lesson 2 Key Terms 2
Term | Definition |
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Battle of New Orleans | A battle during the War of 1812 where the British army attempted to take New Orleans, it was fought after the war officially ended. |
Hartford Convention | A meeting of New England Federalists who were opposed to the War of 1812 and talked about seceding from the United States at this meeting. |
Treaty of Ghent | The treaty that ended the War of 1812. |
Battle of Thames River | Battle led by General William Henry Harrison; broke the British alliance with the Native Americans when Tecumseh was killed; the US won the battle. |
Battle of Lake Erie | A naval battle where the United States defeated the British and secured Lake Erie. |
Battle of Tippecanoe | William Henry Harrison and troops defeated the Shawnee Indians (Tecumseh) who were trying to unite. |
War of 1812 | The second war (1812- 1814) between the United States and Great Britain (England) because Great Britain was trying to interfere with American trade with France. |
Battle of Lake Champlain | A naval victory by American forces that ended the British attempt to cut off New England from the rest of the U.S. |
Battle of Horseshoe Bend | Andrew Jackson defeated the Creek Indians, who were helping the British and was fought in what is now known as Alabama. |