Ancient America to 1850 Week 25

Why did the white settlers and the American Indians begin having conflicts?

• White settlers felt they had the right to settle on American Indian land.
• American Indians built fences to keep the settlers' cattle out.
• White settlers kidnapped American Indian children.
• Gold was discovered on American Indian land.

Which American Indian tribe took the battle over the Indian Removal Act to court?

• the Seminole
• the Creek
• the Cherokee
• the Choctaw

Which of the following was NOT one of the causes of the War of 1812?

• the Indian Removal Act
• British and French blockades of the European coast
• British impressment of American sailors
• British support of American Indian tribes in the Northwest Territory

The name given to the terrible journey made by 70,000 American Indians when they were force from their land to Indian Territory was __________.

• The Indian Removal Act
• the Trail of Tears
• Impressment
• the Death March

Who were the War Hawks?

• A group of American Indian chiefs who fought against the Indian Removal Act
• British statesmen who set up a blockade of the European coast
• Russian officials who drew up the peace treaty ending the War of 1812
• United States Congressman who wanted to go to war against Great Britain

What were the results of the Battle of New Orleans?

• The United States lost the battle and agreed to surrender, giving the victory in the War of 1812 to the British.
• The United States lost the battle and surrendered the Northwest Territory to the British.
• The United States won the battle, increasing America's confidence in its military and patriotism for the country.
• The "Star-Spangled Banner" was written about this battle. 

Who wrote our country's national anthem?

• Winfield Scott
• Francis Scott Key
• Dolley Madison
• Albert Gallatin

Why was the USS Constitution named Old Ironsides?

• In battle, cannonballs seemed to bounce right off the sides.
• Her sides were covered with sheets of iron.
• She was designed by Thomas J. Ironsides.
• She weighed as much as a ship made completely of iron.

When the White House was attacked by the British during the War of 1812, what did Dolley Madison do?

• She tied up the British soldiers and help them at gunpoint.
• She invited the British soldiers to stay for dinner.
• She sneaked out the back was and watched the White House burn.
• She refused to leave the White House until important government documents and other valuables were rescued from the building.

What was the main benefit of the War of 1812 for the United States?

• the feeling of confidence it created in the American people
• the capture of dozens of British ships
• thousands of dollars paid by the British in fines
• freedom from blockades and impressment