War of 1812

In addition to British troops, who did the United States fight against in the War of 1812?

• Native Americans

• France

• Barbary Pirates

• Spain

Who led American troops at the Battle of New Orleans?

• William Henry Harrison

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

Native American who was forming a confederation of many diverse tribes against the US during the War of 1812

• Chief Pontiac

• Quanah Parker

• Sitting Bull

• Tecumseh

The practice of taking sailors from ships and forcing them into military service is known as___________________.

• embargo

• impressment

• naval blockade

• war hawks

In addition to defending America's honor, what did the War Hawks want from the War of 1812?

• to help Napoleon

• to take over Florida

• to invade England

• to take over Canada

In which city did the British burn several buildings?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

• New York City

Why did the British seize American ships and impress sailors into service?

• They were at war with France and wanted to prevent supplies from reaching their enemy.

• They weren't actually seizing ships or sailors. It was a rumor spread by War Hawks.

• They still considered America their colonies so they were just "taking what was theirs."

• They were trying to push the Americans into a war.

Who wrote the National Anthem?

• Francis Scott Key

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Dolly Madison

Even though it occurred after the official peace treaty was signed, why is the Battle of New Orleans important?

• It encouraged a spirit of American nationalism and made Andrew Jackson a popular war hero.

• It forced the British to give up all claims to land along the Mississippi River.

• It convinced the Native American tribes to sign a peace treaty with the United States.

• It demonstrated the United States' naval power and prompted France to request an alliance.

Which fort did the Americans defend in Baltimore?

• Fort Necessity

• Fort Bragg

• Fort McHenry

• Fort Knox