Gallopade Chapter 23: TN in the War of 1812

Why did the United States declare war on Great Britain in 1812?

• to defend France against Great Britain

• to force Britain to stop intruding on American independence

• to protect American Indian tribes

• to limit Britain's involvement with Central and South America

Why did some creek Indians side with Great Britain in the War of 1812?

• The opposed U.S. acceptance of Tennessee statehood

• They opposed American expansion into their territory

• They opposed President Andrew Jackson

• They opposed America's trade policy with the Cherokee

What was the Red Sticks' role in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?

• They were the Tennesseans who defended the lower country during the battle

• They fought against the American forces and their American Indian allies.

• They fought against the British forces and their American Indian allies

• They were the British forces who defended the lower country during the battle

What was the importance of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?

• It ended the War of 1812

• It was a big victory for the British

• It was a big victory for the Creek Indians

• It ended the Creek War

What was Andrew Jackson's role in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?

• He was the leader of the Red Sticks

• He was the leader of the American troops

• He was the U.S. president and ordered the Creek Indians to fight.

• He was the U.S. president and ordered Americans to fight

How did the Tennessee Volunteers earn their nickname?

• They were always willing to volunteer their services to help injured soldiers.

• They volunteered to defend Great Britain in Tennessee

• They volunteered to fight the White Sticks in Tennessee

• They were always willing to volunteer their services in any worthy war.

How did the Treat of Fort Jackson affect the Creek Nation?

• They gained 23 million acres of land from the United State government

• They agreed to leave Tennessee since they fought for Great Britain in the War of 1812

• They ceded 23 million acres of land to the United States government

• They agreed to stay in Tennessee and fight for the United State in the War of 1812

How did the War of 1812 affect Andrew Jackson?

• He was the U.S. president during the war, and he was blamed for the United States loss.

• He was the U.S. president during the war, and he was praised for the American victory.

• He became a national hero and that helped him get elected as U.S. president later.

• He became a national hero and that helped him be promoted from captain to colonel later.