Chapter 23-24 Tennessee in the War of 1812/Pres. Andrew Jackson

Why did the U.S. declare war on Great Britain in 1812?

• to defend France

• to force Britain to stop intruding on American independence

• to protect Indian tribes

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

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

• they opposed TN statehood

• they opposed American expansion into their territory

• they opposed Andrew Jackson

• they opposed the trade policy with the Cherokee

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

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

• They were the Tennesseans who defended the lower country.

• They fought against Britain and their American Indian allies.

• They were the British forces who defended the lower country.

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 Cherokee Indians.

• It ended the Creek War.

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

• Leader of the Red Sticks

• Leader of the American troops

• President who ordered Creek to fight

• President who ordered Americans to fight

How did the Tennessee Volunteers earn their nickname?

• Volunteered services to help injured soldiers

• Volunteered services to defend Great Britain

• Volunteered to fight White Sticks

• Volunteered their services in any worthy war

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

• They gained 23 million acres of land

• They agreed to leave TN

• They ceded 23 million acres of land

• They agreed to stay in TN

How did the War of 1812 affect Andrew Jackson?

• He was blamed for the U.S. loss.

• He was praised for the American victory.

• He became a national hero, and later was elected President of the U.S.

• He became a national hero, and was promoted from captain to colonel.

The turning over or giving up of land

• ceded

• alllied

• treatied

Joining together to fight against

• ceded

• allied

• treatied