James Madison

What is impressment?

• The British would take sailors from American ships and force them to serve as soldiers in the British army.

• The French would steal goods from American ships and use them to supply their war against England.

• The British would kindly ask any sailors on American ships if they wanted to help them out.

Why did the Native Americans attack the Americans?

• They felt that the Americans were taking over their land.

• They wanted to take over Washington D.C. and take America for themselves.

• They were pushed by France to attack.

True or False: The Star Spangled Banner was written during the War of 1812.

• True

• False

Which of the following were causes of the War of 1812? (choose 3)

• Impressment of American soldiers by the British

• The British blocking the Americans from trading

• Slavery

• Native American attacks

What treaty ended the War of 1812?

• Proclamation Act

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Gettysburg

• Treaty of New Orleans

Which president was James Madison?

• James Madison was the 3rd president of the US

• James Madison was the 4th president of the US

• James Madison was the 1st president of the US

Which of the following was NOT one of the causes of the War of 1812?

• impressment

• British interference with American ships

• the railroads

• Native Americans formed an alliance with the British

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the War of 1812?

• Mexico attacked the US

• increased manufacturing

• increased patriotism

• reduced Native American resistance

Select THREE effects of the War of 1812.

• Decreased Native American Resistance

• Increased Manufacturing

• Increased Patriotism

• Increased trade with South Africa

Which future president became a legendary war hero in the Battle of New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson
• James Monroe
• Andrew Johnson
• James K. Polk