President Madison

Why did Jefferson not run for re-election in 1808?

• his financial plan for the country had failed
• he was following Washington's precedent
• he knew people wouldn't vote him back in office
• his health was declining and he wanted to go back to his farm

What was a major foreign affairs problem that President Madison faced during his time in office?

• British impressment of American merchant sailors
• French spies in Washington DC
• Spain closed the Port of New Orleans yet again
• Several of his cabinet officers were kidnapped by pirates

Which of the following were NOT causes of the War of 1812? 

• Impressment of U.S. merchant sailors by Britain
• interference of U.S. shipping by Britain
• Britain was encouraging Native Americans to attack western settlers
• Britain had closed the Port of New Orleans

In what way was the U.S. unprepared when the War of 1812 started?

• the Navy was out dated and understaffed
• President Madison had no idea how to lead the country
• only about 7000 trained, experienced, professional soldiers
• there wasn't enough money to fight the war

How was the Battle at Fort McHenry significant during the War of 1812?

• It was the turning point battle of the War of 1812.
• The battle inspired the song "Battle Hymn of the Republic".
• It was the final battle of the War of 1812.
• This battle inspired the Star Spangled Banner

Which of the following is true about the Battle of New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson defeated the British and became a national hero.
• It was the battle where Oliver Hazard Perry was killed.
• The Native American hero, Tecumseh, was killed at this battle.
• It was the "turning point" battle for the War of 1812.

All of the following were terms of the Treaty of Ghent EXCEPT:

• Impressment of U.S. merchant sailors by the British stopped.
• The British were allowed to keep three forts just south of Lake Erie.
• The British had to evacuate all the forts in the Northwest Territory.
• Native American resistance in the Northwest Territory was eliminated.

What was an economic result of the War of 1812 during Madison's administration?

• There was an increase of U.S. manufacturing due to the British blockade.
• The U.S. was unable to pay many of the soldiers who had served.
• The British and the Americans would no longer be trading partners.
• The U.S. was nearly bankrupt from trying to outbuild Britain for a navy.

How was First Lady Dolly Madison significant during the War of 1812?

• She served as a battlefield nurse in the battles close to her home.
• She opened a bakery to help feed the soldiers.
• She helped her husband, the President establish the Red Cross.
• When the British invaded Washington DC she insisted on saving important documents and paintings.

Which two later presidents were war heroes from the War of 1812?

• Jackson and Harrison
• Monroe and Perry
• JQ Adams and Van Buren
• Tyler and Polk