Week 17: The New Nation

When did Madison declare War?

• June 1812

• 1813

• August 1814

• January 1815

When did the Battle of Lake Erie happen?

• June 1812

• 1813

• August 1814

• January 1815

When was the invasion of Washington D.C.?

• June 1812

• 1813

• August 1814

• January 1815

When was the Battle of New Orleans?

• June 1812

• 1813

• August 1814

• January 1815

When did the war end?

• June 1812

• 1813

• January 1815

• February 1815

When was the Treaty of Ghent signed?

• June 1812

• 1813

• 1814

• December 1814

When was the Battle of Fort McHenry?

• June 1812

• 1813

• 1814

• December 1814

What was Alexander Hamilton's idea for the national financial system?

• establish a government transportation system

• pay all war debt from the states

• pay for highways and canals

• established an embargo and tariffs for trade

What political party was John Adams part of?

• Federalist

• Anti-Federalist

• Democratic-Republican

• no party

What happened in the presidential election of 1800?

• Five men were tied for President.

• The Supreme Court had to decide the winner.

• The House of Representatives voted to break the tie.

• Aaron Burr was in a dual with Alexander Hamilton.