War of 1812

Why were Americans so angry about impressment during the early 1800s?

• It forced Americans to serve on French ships.

• It stopped American goods from being sold in France.

• It forced Americans to serve in the Navy on British ships.

• It stopped American goods from being sold in Great Britain.

Which of the following contributed to the start of the War of 1812?

(choose 3)

• The U.S. attacked British trading posts to force Great Britain to give up land claims.

• Great Britain captured American sailors and forced them to serve in the British Navy.

• Great Britain attacked Washington D.C.

• Great Britain restricted trade with the U.S.

• Great Britain gave weapons to the American Indians to fight against the U.S. in the Northwest territory.

Which statement correctly describes the actions of the British soldiers who attacked Washington D.C. in the War of 1812?

• British soldiers tried to invade the capital, but were quickly defeated by American soldiers.

• British soldiers burned the White House and the Capitol, as well as many other buildings.

• British soldiers surrounded the capital and after 7 days., they forced the city to surrender.

• British soldiers set up headquarters in the White House and held the First Lady prisoner.

Who saved many valuable items during the attack on Washington D.C.?

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

• Dolley Madison

• Martha Washington

Who was the lawyer who wrote the “Star Spangled Banner”?

• Francis Scott Key

• Dolley Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

What inspired them to write the “Star Spangled Banner”?

• Anger at seeing the British soldiers burn the American flag

• Sadness in seeing the British flag raised after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain.

• Pride in seeing the U.S. flag still waving after a long battle at Fort McHenry.

• Relief when they heard the War of 1812 was over.

Which statements accurately describe the results of the Battle of New Orleans? (choose 2)

• It made Andrew Jackson a national hero and helped him build his reputation.

• It made many Americans think Andrew Jackson was not a good leader.

• It made many British people angry because the Americans attacked after the war was over.

• It made Andrew Jackson want to be a General.

• It made many Americans feel like they won the war and boosted morale even though it ended in a draw.

Who did Andrew Jackson lead in the Battle of New Orleans

• An army of British recruits

• An army of French and American Indians

• An army of Tennessee volunteers and pirates

• An army of pirates and American Indians

A peace treaty was signed before the

Battle of New Orleans.

• True

• False