James Madison and the War of 1812

The Embargo Act of 1807 was a law passed by Thomas Jefferson to "punish" the British for Impressing American Sailors. What does impressing mean?

• To force someone to become a British citizen

• To force someone to become a spy

• To force someone to join the British army or navy

Many U.S citizens disliked Jefferson for passing the Embargo Act of 1807. What did this act do that made Jefferson so unpopular? Select all that apply.

• It stopped all American ships from trading with foreign countries.

• It made an economic boost during the war of 1812

• It caused economic stress because no goods were being sold or traded.

• It had no effect on British even though it was a law passed to punish the British.

By the1800s, American territory began to expand westward, leading many settlers and explorers to move into the new land. What effect did new land purchases have on the Natives who were already living there? Select all that apply.

• Many Natives didn't mind. They kept to themselves.

• Many Natives united and revolted against the American troops and settlers.

• The British began to aid the Natives. They took the help they could get.

• The Natives would be defeated in various battles and forced to move out

Why did U.S Congress hesitate to go into war against the British?

• They wanted to try and befriend the British so they can avoid war.

• The U.S didn't have enough resources or money to go into war.

• They thought the Embargo Act was enough to punish the British.

The Creek Natives stood up arms against Andrew Jacksons army in the Creek war along the Alabama River. What was the result if this battle?

• Andrew Jackson and his army lost this battle.

• The British came along to help the Natives defeat the American Army.

• The Treaty of Fort Jackson was signed and the Creek Natives had to forcefully give up millions of acres of their land.

After defeating the French overseas, the British send more troops to the U.S. Once they arrive, they make way to Washington D.C and...

• Impress American citizens.

• Burn down the White House and government buildings

• Create bloodshed in all American ports

After invading the White house, the British move down south to New Orleans to...

• Capture Andrew Jackson and imprison him.

• Assist the resisting Natives fight the Creek war.

• Try and Capture the city of New Orleans and control of the Mississippi River.

The Treaty of Ghent was signed in 1814 and would end the War of 1812. However, there was still a major battle in 1815 (Battle of New Orleans). Why did it take so long to recieve the news?

• The Diplomats who signed the treaty wanted to wait one more battle to let the people know about the end of the war.

• The letter got lost in the mail.

• Slow communications. There was no internet back then.

The War of 1812 was completely over by 1815. What effects did the war have on the Americans. Select all that apply.

• An increase of American Pride and Unity.

• An economic boom of manufactured goods.

• Scared off the British and made the U.S a super nation.

• Broke the power of revolting Natives.