The War of 1812

What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

• Impressment of U.S. sailors

• Embargo Act

• James Madison's Election

• The British arming of Native Americans

What is Impressment?

• The act of joining another side in a war

• Forcing people from another country to fight for you

• To put on trial

Who was president during the War of 1812?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

What did the Battle of Tippecanoe do?

• It started the war with Native Americans out West

• It ended the war with Native Americans out West

What did the Embargo Act do?

• Cut off trade with all countries

• Cut of trade with Britain

• Made it a crime to enter Britain

Who saved the famous painting of George Washington from the burning White House?

• James Madison

• Dolley Madison

• A servant of Madison

Who is famous for saving the George Washington painting from the White House before it burned?

• Martha Washington

• Dolley Madison

• Abigail Adams

• James Madison

What was not a goal for the U.S. in the War of 1812?

• Capture Canada

• Remain independent

• Capture Mexico

What was the goal of the British in the War of 1812?

• To take the Northwest Territory of the U.S.

• To reconquer its original 13 colonies

• To keep Canada