The War of 1812

What were the three main causes of the War of 1812?

• Great Britain impressment of American sailors.

• Great Britain giving aid to the Native Americans in hopes of stopping westward expansion.

• The War Hawks encouraging war against Britain.

• All of the above

Who were the War Hawks?

• A group of women who wanted to go to war against France.

• A group of men who wanted to go to war against Britain.

• A group of men who wanted to go to war against France.

• A group of men who wanted to go to war against Canada.

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Great Britain impresses American sailors. What does the word "impress" mean?

• To give aid to others

• To influence or persuade others to do something

• To take someone against their will, or kidnap

• To lead someone to a safe place

Why did Great Britain attack Washington D.C.?

• Great Britain was still upset with Americans for the Battle of York.

• Great Britain wanted to destroy America's capitol.

• Great Britain did not attack Washington D.C.

• Both A and B

_____________________ save as many important papers as possible by pressing them into trunks and fleeing before the British arrived at the White House.

• Dolley Madison

• James Madison

• Harriet Tubman

• Andrew Jackson

At the start of the war, Americans were worried about fighting at sea. Why?

• Great Britain had the most powerful navy in the world.

• Britain's ships were made from a very strong metal that America did not have.

• The War Hawks were excellent fighters by sea.

• France had the strongest battle ships in Europe.

Why was the U.S.S. Constitution given the nickname of "Old Ironsides"?

• The ship sunk because of its heavy iron sides.

• Cannonballs broke through the ship's strong iron sides.

• Cannonballs bounced off the ship's strong iron sides.

• The ship was made of wood not iron.

What event did Francis Scott Key write the Star-Spangled Banner about?

• The night Andrew Jackson attacked the Shawnee village.

• The Battle of New Orleans when Andrew Jackson defeated the British.

• The Battle of Tippecanoe that cost Tecumseh his life.

• The morning after the British attacked Fort McHenry. The American flag was burnt around the edges, but still flying high.

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What does the word "nationalism" mean?

• Having loyalty and a sense of pride for one's nation.

• Using force to achieve your goals.

• To travel to many different nations or countries.

• To live outside a nation's borders.

_______________________________ helped create the three branches of government which united the country under one nation. He was nicknamed, "The Father of the Constitution."

• William Henry Harrison

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson