Chapter 7.3 "The War of 1812"

What is the definition for "a song of praise, often to one's nation?"

• impressment

• anthem

• nationalism

• casualty

What is the definition for "pride in one's nation?"

• impressment

• anthem

• nationalism

• casualty

What is the definition for "the act of capturing men for military service?"

• impressment

• anthem

• nationalism

• casualty

What is the definition for "people who are injured or killed?"

• impressment

• anthem

• nationalism

• casualty

Which of the following identifies two of the causes of the War of 1812?

• The British navy was attacking U.S. ships, and some Americans wanted to take over Canada.

• The French would not leave the Northwest Territory, and they blocked U.S. shipping to British ports.

• The Native Americans had joined forces in the Northwest territory, and the British settlers wanted them out.

• Canada wanted to be part of the United States, and Britain was blocking trade between the two nations.

Why was it difficult for the United States to remain neutral in the war between Great Britain and France?

• Both Great Britain and France were threatening American shipping.

• Great Britain and France wanted to take back the Northwest Territory.

• The United States wanted to take over Canada, and knew it would have to fight for it.

• French and British soldiers had remained in the frontier after the Revolution.

What was one of the major effects of the War of 1812?

• The United States lost much of the Louisiana Purchase.

• The United States Navy was destroyed.

• Americans felt more confident and had more pride in their country.

• The British attacked the port of New Orleans.

Why was the warship USS Constitution nicknamed "Old Ironsides?"

• It was old and had iron sides.

• The captain's name was John Ironsides.

• The wooden sides of the ship were so thick, cannonballs bounced off them.

• The ship rusted easily.

What event inspired Francis Scott Key to write the “Star-Spangled Banner”?

• the end of the War of 1812

• seeing the American flag flying above Fort McHenry

• the surrender of the British fleet

• the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans

What was one of the outcomes of the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans?

• It showed that the United States was stronger than France.

• It caused Britain to ask for peace.

• It extended the war for another five years.

• It made Andrew Jackson a national hero.