President Madison's Dilemma

Introduction

Today we will be learning about President James Madison and the War of 1812. 

Task

Complete the reading and questions by the end of class and turn them in to Mrs. Metzger.

Process

Start by going to this website and reading under the heading "required reading".  This reading is about President James Madison and the War of 1812. 

http://mrjonesflippedclassroom.weebly.com/thursday-?

Next take this timed quiz.

http://www.funtrivia.com/html5/index.cfm?qid=266716

Answer these questions on the paper provided and turn them in by the end of class.  No one word answers. All answers must be well thought out and in COMPLETE sentences. 

1. Who was involved in the War of 1812? Cite specific people and countries.

2. What were the main causes of the War of 1812?

3. What was the outcome of the War of 1812?

4. What was President Madison's dilemma?

5. Which two future presidents became well-known during this war?

If you have time here is a timed word search using War of 1812 vocabulary words! You have 10 minutes to find all the words.

http://mrnussbaum.com/wordsearch/1812search