Module 8 Practice Quiz (US1)

Why was the Embargo Act passed?

• to avoid conflict with the British and French navies

• to punish merchants in New England

• to strengthen the economy of the West and the South

• to prevent conflict with Native Americans

Select the option below that shows these events in the correct chronological order:

1. Battle of Tippecanoe

2. British attack on the Chesapeake

3. Congress’s Declaration of War against Great Britain

4. Embargo Act

5. Non-Intercourse Act

• 2>4>5>1>3

• 1>2>3>4>5

• 5>4>3>2>1

• 1>3>5>2>4

Which of the following were arguments FOR going to war against Great Britain?

• The U.S. army and navy are too small to fight Great Britain.

• Great Britain has armed Native Americans on the western frontier.

• Invading Canada would give the United States more land for settlement.

• Great Britain can produce more military supplies than the United States.

• Better relations with Great Britain would help U.S. trade.

Which of the following were arguments AGAINST going to war against Great Britain?

• The U.S. army and navy are too small to fight Great Britain.

• Great Britain has armed Native Americans on the western frontier.

• Invading Canada would give the United States more land for settlement.

• Great Britain can produce more military supplies than the United States.

• Better relations with Great Britain would help U.S. trade.

This battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero.

• Battle of the Thames River

• Battle of Washington, D.C.

• Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• Battle of New Orleans

This battle caused the Creek to give up much of their land to the United States.

• Battle of the Thames River

• Battle of Washington, D.C.

• Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• Battle of New Orleans

This battle ended British influence in the Northwest.

• Battle of the Thames River

• Battle of Washington, D.C.

• Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• Battle of New Orleans

This battle resulted in the burning of many capitol buildings.

• Battle of the Thames River

• Battle of Washington, D.C.

• Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• Battle of New Orleans

How did the War of 1812 create an increase in patriotism?

• Americans were happy that the war was over finally.

• Americans were proud that the United States defeated a strong country.

• Americans were happy that trade could resume with different countries.

• Americans were proud that the United States acquired new territory to settle.

What was the significance of the Convention of 1818?

• It settled territorial claims disputed from the War of 1812.

• It resolved existing trade conflicts from before the War of 1812.

• It provided for a mostly undefended border between the United States and Canada.

• It allowed for citizens of the United States and Canada to travel between both countries.