Mr. Stein NYS ELA The War of 1812: The War Hawks

What is a merchant?

• A type of pizza.

• A person who trades with foreign countries.

• A type of banker.

• A person who likes to workout.

At first, did President Madison ask Congress to declare war?

• yes

• no

Why did merchants oppose the war? Check all that are correct.

• It would mean lost goods.

• It would cost them money.

• Less trade between countries.

• They would miss lunch.

Where did the majority of the war hawks live?

• The northern states

• The western states.

• The southern states.

• The eastern states.

The settlers in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee were afraid of whom?

• The Lithuanians

• The Greeks

• Native Americans

• The Spanish

Did the War Hawks want to declare war on Great Britain?

• yes

• no

Who made an angry speech in Congress?

• James Madison

• Henry Clay

• George Washington

• John Adams

Was Henry Clay a War Hawk?

• yes

• no

What group wanted President Madison to ask Congress to declare war against Great Britain?

• The Prattsburgh After School Club Mathletes.

• The Spanish

• The War Hawks

• The French