War of 1812

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Across
  1. 2. U.S. commander who surrendered Detroit to the British
  2. 4. wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner”
  3. 7. British general who defended Canada
  4. 8. wars in Europe distracted Britain, contributing indirectly to tensions
  5. 9. United States Navy frigate is famous for its role in the War of 1812.
  6. 13. 1811 conflict where U.S. forces defeated Tecumseh’s confederacy
  7. 14. destiny strengthened American nationalism and encouraged westward expansion.
  8. 17. American general who defeated Tecumseh’s forces
  9. 20. key British victory in the War of 1812
Down
  1. 1. site of a major War of 1812 battle.
  2. 3. American politicians who pushed for war against Britain
  3. 5. British practice of forcing American sailors into their navy
  4. 6. seventh president of the United States.
  5. 10. restricted American trade with Britain and France and hurt the U.S. economy.
  6. 11. Shawnee leader who fought to unite Indigenous nations against American expansion during the War of 1812.
  7. 12. U.S. president who led the nation during the War of 1812.
  8. 15. ended the War of 1812 by restoring peace between the United States and Britain.
  9. 16. U.S. naval commander who won the Battle of Lake Erie
  10. 18. Canadian heroine who warned British forces of an American attack
  11. 19. captured and burned by American forces