Question

1. this president is pictured in an editorial cartoon at the following link (note: \brother jonathan\ is an early reference to the united states and \john bull\ is a reference to a british cartoon figure similar to our \uncle sam\)

http://cdn.loc.gov/service/pnp/ppmsca/10700/10754v.jpg

• describe what you think is happening in this cartoon.
• do you think the cartoonist is american or british? why?

1. war of 1812 interactive timeline (click play after answering the first question)

• with the exception of the battle of new orleans, in what area of the united states did most of the battles during the war of 1812 take place?
• what made americans upset about the chesapeake - leopard affair?
• what was discovered that was given to the natives before the battle of tippecanoe?

1. a famous quote from the war of 1812 was \we have met the enemy and they are ours.\ click on the following link and write who said this quote and why he said it.

http://militaryhistory.about.com/b/2008/09/10/war - of - 1812 - we - have - met - the - enemy - and - they - are - ours.htm

1. what major us city was attacked and burned during the war of 1812? what ironic natural event saved the city from being completely destroyed?

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1. native american indians were affected by the war of 1812. use the link below to find out how native americans were truly affected. http://www.historycentral.com/1812/thames.html
2. who wins at the battle of thames?
3. what happens to indian chief tecumseh?

Explanation:

Question 3

1. Cartoon Description: The cartoon shows Brother Jonathan (US) and John Bull (Britain) sitting across from each other, each holding a rope tied to a struggling bear labeled "Oregon Question". They appear to be in a tense standoff, competing for control over the Oregon Territory, with both refusing to let go.
2. Cartoonist Origin: The cartoonist is likely American. Brother Jonathan (US) is depicted as calm and firm, while John Bull (Britain) looks flustered and strained. The framing portrays the US position as more stable and justified in the territorial dispute.

Question 4

1. War of 1812 Battle Area: Most battles (excluding New Orleans) took place in the Great Lakes/Canadian border region, and along the Atlantic coast (including the Chesapeake Bay area).
2. Chesapeake-Leopard Affair Grievance: Americans were outraged because the British warship Leopard attacked the US frigate Chesapeake in US territorial waters, impressed (forcibly recruited) American sailors, and killed 3 US crewmen, violating US neutrality and sovereignty.
3. Tippecanoe Discovery: American forces discovered British-made arms and supplies stored for Native American allies before the battle, proving British support for Native resistance against US expansion.

Question 5

• The quote was said by US Navy Captain Oliver Hazard Perry. He spoke it after leading US naval forces to victory in the Battle of Lake Erie (1813), a crucial win that secured US control of Lake Erie and allowed for advances into Canada. The quote celebrated the complete capture of the British fleet in the battle.

Question 6

• The major US city attacked and burned was Washington, D.C. (including the White House and Capitol). A massive, unexpected thunderstorm (followed by a tornado) put out the fires, saving the city from total destruction.

Question 7

1. Battle of Thames Winner: The United States (US forces and their Native American allies) won the Battle of the Thames.
2. Tecumseh's Fate: Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, who led a confederacy of Native nations allied with Britain, was killed in the Battle of the Thames.

Answer:

Question 3

1. Brother Jonathan (US) and John Bull (Britain) are locked in a tense standoff, each holding a rope tied to a bear labeled "Oregon Question", competing for control of the Oregon Territory.
2. American; Brother Jonathan is depicted as calm and composed while John Bull looks strained, framing the US position favorably.

Question 4

1. Great Lakes/Canadian border region and Atlantic coast.
2. The British attacked a US ship in US waters, impressed American sailors, killed US crew, violating US sovereignty.
3. British arms and supplies for Native American allies.

Question 5

Oliver Hazard Perry; he said it after his US fleet won the Battle of Lake Erie, capturing the entire British fleet there.

Question 6

Washington, D.C.; a severe thunderstorm (with a tornado) put out the fires.

Question 7

1. The United States (US forces and their Native allies)
2. He was killed in the battle.