Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, and War of 1812

The Treaty of Ghent was signed between the U.S. and Great Britain, ending the War of 1812. Which statement BEST describes the outcome of the War of 1812?

• Great Britain won control of Florida and Louisiana.
• Both sides agreed to return things to the way they were before the war.
• The United States won control of Canada from Britain.

Which of these events happened in the War of 1812?

• Great Britain won control of Florida. and Louisiana.
• More Americans died than any other war.
• The U.S. capitol was burned by British forces.

Before the war of 1812, the United States wanted to

• side with France against the British
• Stay out of conflict between France and Britain
• Side with Britain against France.

Which of these was a cause of the war of 1812?

• French troops could not leave Canada.
• British ships cut off American trade to Europe and seized (took) their ships.  
• Spanish forces threatened to invade Floirda.

Who was president during the War of 1812?

• George Washington
• James Madison 
• John Adams

Why did the United States declare war on Great Britain in 1812?

• The British navy repeatedly seized (took) American merchant ships.
• The British claimed ownership of California.
• British companies refused to pay debts to U.S. banks.

Who was the main enemy of the United States in the War of 1812?

• France
• Spain
• Great Britain

Which war was critical in the writing of the 'Star Spangled Banner'?

• The Civil War
• The War of 1812
• The American Revolution

Of the land acquisitions (gaining possession), which one doubled the size of the United States?

• Oregon Territory
• Gadsden Purchase
• Louisiana Purchase

Which color on the map of the United States marked the Louisiana Purchase?

• white
• green
• yellow