Causes and Events of the War of 1812 & Trade between US & GB

Which of the following is one reason the US and Great Britain fought during the War of 1812?

• The US was trying to take over British colonies in North America.

• The US wanted Europeans to stay out of the new states.

• Great Britain was trying to gain control of all trade on the Mississippi River.

• Great Britain was making it hard for the US to trade with other countries.

Which of the following was a major event during the War of 1812?

• The US defeated the British at Yorktown.

• British soldiers set fire to the White House.

• The US surprise attacked the British Saratoga.

• British soldiers launched a surprise attack on the Erie Canal.

One cause of the War of 1812 was impressment. Which of the following BEST describes impressment which led to the War of 1812? 

• The British Army burned the US Capitol and forced Americans to build it back. 

• The British Navy captured American sailors and forced them to serve on British ships.

• The British Army broke into the homes of Americans and forced them to house British soldiers.

• The British Navy stole supplies from American ships and forced the US government to buy back the stolen supplies.  

What song was inspired by the events of the War of 1812?

• America the Beautiful

• My Country Tis of Thee

• The Star Spangled Banner

• The Stars and Stripes Forever

Which of the following correctly identifies the location of Washington, D.C.?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

William and George exchanged items so they could both get what the needed. They both benefitted. This is an example of _____.

• Opportunity Cost

• Price Incentive

• Specialization

• Voluntary Exchange

The _____ of the US declaring war on Great Britain was the safety of their soldiers.

• Opportunity Cost

• Price Incentive

• Specialization

• Voluntary Exchange

• Trade

People living in the Southern states specialized in farming (agriculture). They focused all their efforts on growing cash crops. This is an example of _____.

• Opportunity Cost

• Price Incentive

• Speciallization

• Voluntary Exchange

Raw materials are materials that have not been processed and can be turned into other things.

• True

• False

Manufactured goods are raw materials that have been processed and made into something else.

• True

• False