War of 1812 Review

Which president signed the declaration of war in 1812?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• John Adams

How was Britain involved with Americans expanding into westward territories?

• The British helped build roads to make the journey easier for travelers.

• The British kept building forts in the Kentucky and Tennessee region.

• The British helped Native Americans prevent westward expansion.

• The British would kidnap Americans settling in the frontier.

What were the three main causes of the War of 1812?

• Great Britain impressment of American sailors.

• Great Britain giving aid to the Native Americans in hopes of stopping westward expansion.

• 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 of men who wanted to go to war against Canada.

Great Britain impresses 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

_____________________ save as many important papers as possible by pressing them into trunks and fleeing before the British arrived at the White House.

• Dolley Madison

• James Madison

• Harriet Tubman

• Andrew Jackson

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 still flying high.

The U.S. wanted to continue to expand their territory

• True

• False

Who was President during the War of 1812?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

• George Washington

Who wrote the National Anthem?

• Francis Scott Key

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Dolly Madison