War of 1812 Slides and Check for Understanding

Multiple Choice

What was one of the main reasons President Madison asked Congress for a declaration of war in June 1812?

• To save USA ships and British occupation of the Northwest Territory

• To expand American territory into Canada

• To end slavery in the United States

• To form an alliance with France

Multiple Select

Which of the Following caused the War of 1812?

• Taxation without representation

• Impressment of US Soldiers

• Sectionalism

• An unequal balance of federalism

Multiple Choice

Which battle led to the destruction of Tecumseh's home and motivated natives to seek revenge against the British in the War of 1812?

• Battle of Tippecanoe

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Ft. McHenry

• Burning of DC

Open Ended

Why might a country attack an enemy’s capital?

Multiple Choice

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

• The first moon landing

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Ft. McHenry

Open Ended

Why was the timing of the Battle of New Orleans beneficial (good) for Andrew Jackson?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are outcomes of the Treaty of Ghent?

• No land was gained or lost for either side

• The war ended in a tie

• Trading between Great Britain and America ended

• Patriotism increased in America