Presidents Jefferson and Madison (Unit 1 Assessment)

What country did the U.S. fight against in the War of 1812?

• Spain

• Mexico

• Canada

• Great Britain

After going to war with each other in Europe, why would Britain and France attack U.S. merchant (trading) ships?

• To force the U.S. into the war in Europe

• To pressure the U.S. into becoming an ally

• To prevent the U.S. from supplying their enemy

• To get the U.S. to pay ransoms for their ships

Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun were famous "War Hawks" - how can they best be described?

• Members of Congress who supported a U.S. war with France

• Members of Congress who supported a U.S. war with Britain

• Members of Congress who did not support a U.S. war with Britain

• Members of Congress who wanted to force Natives off their lands in the West

What could have prevented the Battle of New Orleans?

• Stronger armies

• Better leadership

• Faster communication

• Thoughtful negotiations

Which statement about the impact of the War of 1812 is incorrect?

• The U.S. clearly won the war and gained new territory

• The Federalist Party lost power and support due to their opposition to the war

• National pride, unity, and culture increased in the U.S.

• Native American resistance on the western frontier was weakened

Select the best description of the Louisiana Purchase

• The land was purchased from France, and stretched from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains

• The land was purchased from Britain, and stretched from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains

• The land was purchased from Spain, and stretched from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains

• The land was purchased from France, and stretched from the Mississippi River to the Appalachian Mountains

The Treaty of Ghent

• Brought peace between U.S. settlers and Native American tribes

• Officially ended the war of 1812

• Officially gave the U.S. control of the Louisiana Territory

• Put an end to another revolution in America

"The Star-Spangled Banner" was written at which event during the War of 1812?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Attack on Washington, D.C.

• Defense of Fort McHenry

Select the 3 causes of the War of 1812

• Britain constantly attacking U.S. trading ships

• Britain supplying weapons to Native Americans

• France constantly attacking U.S. trading ships

• British refusing to abandon forts near the Great Lakes

During the War of 1812

• The city of Washington, D.C. was burned down

• The British launched only naval attacks (no land attacks)

• War Hawks supported the British

• The U.S. was able to take control of Canada from Britain