Domain 5 Assessment: War of 1812 Mid-Domain

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What happened to U.S. ships during the War of 1812?

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The British seized, or captured, U.S. ships.

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Did the British give Native Americans weapons during the War of 1812?

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No, the British did not give Native Americans weapons.

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What happened to the USS Constitution during the War of 1812?

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Cannonballs did not smash and sink the USS Constitution.

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What did the British do to U.S. sailors during the War of 1812?

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The British forced some U.S. sailors to be part of the British navy.

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Who was president of the United States when the War of 1812 began?

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George Washington was not president when the War of 1812 began; James Madison was.

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What was the War of 1812 primarily about?

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The War of 1812 was primarily about trade restrictions and impressment of American sailors.

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What is impressment in the context of the War of 1812?

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Impressment is the act of forcing someone into military service.

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What role did Native Americans play in the War of 1812?

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Some Native Americans allied with the British to fight against American expansion.

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What was one major outcome of the War of 1812?

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One major outcome was increased national pride in the United States.

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What was the significance of the USS Constitution?

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The USS Constitution was a famous American warship that fought in the War of 1812.