War of 1812 Flashcard

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Tecumseh was a political leader and chief of which Native American tribe? Options: Shawnee, Iriquois, Miami, Delaware

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Shawnee

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Tecumseh teamed up with what country to try to take down the Americans? Options: Great Britain, France, Canada, Mexico

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Great Britain

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Prophetstown was destroyed during which battle?

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The Battle of Tippencanoe

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What was one effect of the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811?

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Tecumseh lost hope for a great Indian confederation.

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Which of the following describes the frontier West in the early 1800s?

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Lacked services such as roads and water.

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Who authorized the removal of Native Americans who lived East of the Mississippi?

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The Indian Removal Act of 1830

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Place where the United States and Great Britain signed the Peace Treaty ending the War of 1812: Ghent, The Hague, Paris, Antwerp

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Ghent

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What US President declared war on Great Britain in 1812?

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James Madison

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At what battle was the British general Sir Isaac Brock killed? Options: Queenston Heights, Detroit, Fort George, Chippawa

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Queenston Heights

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What motivated the US to go to war with Great Britain? Options: Support of the Indians by the British, Violation of US sea rights by the British, Growth of US borders by conquering Canada, All the above

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All the above