Grade 7 Unit 2 Chapter 3 War of 1812

Multiple Choice

Why was the War of 1812 significant for the United States?

• It established the U.S. as a global power

• It led to the end of slavery

• It resulted in the U.S. gaining independence from Britain

• It caused the Civil War

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a blockade?

• A military strategy aimed at preventing people and goods from entering or leaving an area

• A law banning trade with a specific country

• A type of ship used in naval warfare

• A peace treaty between nations

Multiple Choice

By the end of Thomas Jefferson’s second term, what was one major challenge the United States faced in maintaining neutrality between Britain and France?

• The British navy's blockade preventing neutral trade with France

• A lack of trading partners in Europe

• Internal conflicts within the United States

• A shortage of ships for trading

Fill in the Blanks

What was the practice called when the British navy took American sailors off merchant ships and forced them to serve in the British navy?

Open Ended

Explain how the Embargo Act of 1807 affected American merchants, especially in New England.

Multiple Choice

Which actions did Congress take to avoid war in response to British impressment and blockades?

• Passed the Embargo Act of 1807

• Declared war on Britain

• Formed an alliance with France

• Increased the size of the U.S. navy

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about France and Britain during the early 1800s are correct?

• France was ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte.

• Britain was ruled by George III, but his son acted in his stead.

• Napoleon sold Louisiana to the United States.

• Britain and France were allies during the Napoleonic Wars.

Multiple Choice

Who acted as the ruler of Britain during the Regency period when George III was unfit to rule?

• George IV

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

Fill in the Blanks

James Madison became the

president of the United States in 1809.

Multiple Select

Based on the information from the images, which factors contributed to the conflict between the United States and Britain leading up to the War of 1812?

• Impressment of American sailors by the British

• British support for Native Americans against American settlers

• Disputes over the Louisiana Purchase

• Pressure from 'war hawks' in Congress

Open Ended

Explain why some leaders in Congress, known as 'war hawks,' pushed for war against Britain in 1812.

Multiple Choice

What was the main objective of the British attack in August of 1814?

• To destroy the American capital city, Washington, D.C.

• To capture New York City

• To conquer the entire United States

• To form an alliance with France

Multiple Choice

What action did First Lady Dolley Madison take before leaving the White House as British soldiers approached?

• She organized a defense of the White House.

• She ensured important records and a portrait of George Washington were saved.

• She negotiated with the British soldiers.

• She set fire to the White House herself.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were consequences of the British attack on Washington, D.C. in 1814?

• The White House was set on fire.

• A hurricane hit Washington, D.C.

• The British captured Dolley Madison.

• The Capitol building was destroyed.

Fill in the Blanks

The British campaign described in the map is known as the Chesapeake

Campaign.

Open Ended

How does the British officer’s account of entering Washington, D.C. reflect his perspective on the destruction of the city?

Multiple Choice

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star Spangled Banner'?

• The burning of the White House

• The bombardment of Fort McHenry

• The Battle of Bladensburg

• The destruction of the Capitol building

Multiple Select

Based on the images and maps, which locations were directly involved in the British attacks during the War of 1812?

• Washington, D.C.

• Baltimore

• Philadelphia

• Fort McHenry

Multiple Choice

What was the main outcome of the Battle of Lake Champlain in September 1814?

• The British fleet was defeated and forced to retreat

• The American troops surrendered to the British

• The British captured Vermont

• The American fleet was destroyed

Open Ended

Explain why the city of New Orleans was a major goal for British soldiers near the end of 1814.

Multiple Select

Which of the following contributed to the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans?

• Pirates under Jean Lafitte assisted Jackson's troops

• Heavy fog protected the British throughout the battle

• The British fleet landed 7,500 soldiers near the city

• The Americans used the pirates' cannons in the fight

Multiple Choice

Who led the American troops at the Battle of New Orleans?

• General Andrew Jackson

• General Alexander Macomb

• Commodore Thomas Macdonough

• Jean Lafitte

Fill in the Blanks

The Treaty of

was signed to end the War of 1812.

Multiple Select

Which of the following was covered in the Table of Contents for the War of 1812 lesson?

• Jefferson’s Second Term

• The Louisiana Purchase

• Battle of N.O./ Treaty of Ghent

• The Boston Tea Party

Open Ended

What topics did you find most interesting or would like to learn more about from the War of 1812 lesson?