War of 1812

What were the main cause(s) of the War of 1812?

• Great Britain impressment of American sailors.

• Great Britain supporting the Native American sailors.

• The War Hawks encouraging war against Britain.

• All of the Above.

Who were the War Hawks?

• A group of women who wanted to go to war against France.

• A group of men who wanted to go to war against Britain.

• A group of men who wanted to go to war against France.

• A group o men who wanted to go to war against Canada.

Great Britain impressed American sailors. What does the word "impress" mean?

• To give aid to others.

• To influence or persuade others to do something.

• To take someone against their will, or kidnap.

• To lead someone to a safe place.

Why did Great Britain attack Washington D.C.?

• Great Britain was still upset with Americans for the Battle of New York.

• Great Britain wanted to destroy America's capital.

• Great Britain did not attack Washington D.C.

• Both A and B.

Who saved as many important papers as possible by pressing them into trunks and fleeing before the British arrived at the White House?

• Dolly Madison

• James Madison

• Harriet Tubman

• Andrew Jackson

At the start of the war, Americans were worried about fighting at sea. Why?

• Great Britain had the most powerful navy in the world.

• Britain's ships were made from a strong metal. American ships were not.

• The War Hawks were excellent fighters by sea.

• France had the strongest battle ships in Europe.

Why was the U.S.S. Constitution given the nickname "Old Ironsides"?

• The ship sunk because of its heavy iron sides.

• Cannonballs broke through the ship

  s strong iron sides.

• Cannonballs bounced off the ship's strong iron sides.

• The ship was made of wood, not iron.

What event did Francis Scott Key write the Star-Spangled Banner about?

• The night Andrew Jackson attacked the Shawnee village.

• The Battle of New Orleans when Andrew Jackson defeated the British.

• The Battle of Tippecanoe that cost Tecumseh his life.

• The morning after the British attacked Fort McHenry. The American flag was burnt around the edges but was still flying high.

What does the word "nationalism" mean?

• Having loyalty and a sense of pride for one's nation.

• Using force to achieve your goals.

• To travel to many different nations or countries

• To live outside a nation's borders.

_______________ helped create the three branches of the government which united the country under one nation. (The Father of the Constitution).

• William Henry Harrison

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson