War of 1812

Which battle is being described?

• General Andrew Jackson was the leader of

American troops

• Great victory for U.S. army

• Took place after War of 1812 was over

• Battle of Baltimore

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Tippecanoe

• Battle of York

What was the outcome of the War of 1812 for the United States?

• The United States acquired islands in the Caribbean.

• The United States acquired parts of Canada.

• The United States did not gain or lose any land.

• The United States lost the land in the West.

Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" during which historic event?

• the Civil War

• World War I

• the Revolutionary War

• the War of 1812

How did the War of 1812 contribute to a new sense of American nationalism?

• The United States had shown that it could fight against a major world power

• Americans formed better relationships with Native Americans.

• Americans became more united because slavery had ended.

• It was the first time that the United States won a war

On August 19, 1812, the USS Constitution, an American warship, sank the

HMS Guerrière, a British warship. The ship was given the nickname "Old Ironsides"

and became a national symbol of the United States because

• it was the only ship to survive the war.

• it became the president's personal ship.

• it was the first ship made of iron.

• it represented America's strength.

How was the city of Washington, D.C. affected by the War of 1812?

• Washington, D.C. was cut off from the rest of the country.

• The British destroyed the White House and the U.S. Capitol.

• Washington, D.C. was the center of training for the army.

• The British took control of the city for most of the war.

What was one of the goals of the United States during the War of 1812?

• to acquire Mexico

• to gain independence

• to end slavery

• to acquire Canada

Speaker of the House Henry Clay and other people in Congress who wanted to start the War of 1812 were known by what name?

• Federalists

• Federalists

• War Hawks

• Founding Fathers

Which treaty brought an end to the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Washington

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris

Why was it difficult for the United States to trade with France before the War of

1812?

• France had not recognized the U.S. as an independent country.

• Great Britain placed restrictions on American trade.

• The U.S. did not have any ships to sail across the Atlantic Ocean.

• The U.S. did not have enough money to buy French goods.