War of 1812

Congressmen like John C. Calhoun were known as War Hawks. These individuals called for an U.S. invasion of . . .

• Texas

• Canada

• Mexico

• Carribbean Islands

What is a privateer?

• A bounty hunter searching for British outlaws in the frontier

• Canadian soldiers hired to stop Americans from moving westward

• A group of strongmen hired to protect Americans traveling into the frontier

• A group of small armed ships hired by the US to raid enemy ships

Why was the Battle of New Orleans fought after the War of 1812 had already end?

• Both sides were already in the middle of battle and kept fighting till the end.

• Neither side knew the war was over before they started.

• This battle was over a different conflict often associated with this war.

• Because General Jackson want to try a new weapon on the British.

Which of the following is an example of impressment?

• French using their navy to block ships from entering or leaving a New Orleans

• British kidnapping sailors from American ships and forcing them into service

• Forcefully persuading congress and the president to go to war

• America restricting trade with other European nations

Which president signed the declaration of war in 1812?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• John Adams

According the Treaty of Ghent, who won the War of 1812?

• Great Britain

• America

• France

• No one

In America, what followed as a result from the War of 1812?

• An explosion of trade and wealth with Europe

• A burst of optimism and national growth

• A decline in our nation’s debt

• Peace with Native Americans

Which of the following is one way Napoleon’s defeat in Europe affected the War of 1812?

• The remaining French forces came to side with the Americans.

• The US military were able to resupply themselves with French weapons no longer being used.

• The British could now concentrate their troops in America.

• The French demanded their war debt be paid instantly hurting America’s economy.

Many of the Federalist opposed the War Hawks and were against going to war for this main reason.

• The United States does not have a strong army or navy.

• The United States should focus on developing the land they possess.

• War would ruin United States commerce (trade with other countries).

• War would make the United States vulnerable to other foreign attacks.

How was Britain involved with Americans expanding into westward territories?

• The British helped build roads to make the journey easier for travelers.

• The British kept building forts in the Kentucky and Tennessee region.

• The British helped Native Americans prevent westward expansion.

• The British would kidnap Americans settling in the frontier.