12. Peace was soon made between the United States and Great Britain, and the two nations, after struggling for each other's injury for three years, agreed to stop without settling a single one of the causes of the war. England did not even agree to cease impressing men from the United States navy, but this was no more practiced. The treaty of peace was ratified by the United States Senate, February 7th, 1815.
QUESTIONS.
1. What Governors had served in North Carolina during the years just considered? Who was Governor at the beginning of the year 1812?
2. How had the United States proposed to conduct the campaign? What troops did North Carolina furnish? Who was in command?
3. What is said of General Brown's past record? Who were his brigade commanders?
4. What military preparations were made in North Carolina?
5. What two North Carolina officers were winning distinction under General Winfield Scott? In what branch of the army were they serving?
6. What is said of affairs on the seas? What North Carolina naval officer was distinguishing himself?
7. Give an account of some of his bold and heroic exploits. How many English vessels did he capture?
8. What is known of him after this?