CKLA Skills 6 1812 Chapter 3

What was the hard choice that James Madison had to make?

• Whether to side with the War Hawks or with the merchants who hoped for peace.
• Whether to side with the British or with the French.
• Whether to declare war on Great Britain or not.
• Whether to increase the size of the army or the navy.

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When did the United States declare war on Great Britain?

• June 18, 1812
• June 18, 1813
• July 4, 1776
• July 4, 1812

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Why was it a good thing for the Americans that the British were already at war with France?

• Because it meant that the United States would have a better chance of winning.
• Because it meant that the British would not send any soldiers to fight the United States.
• Because it meant that the United States would not have to fight France as well.
• Because it meant that the British would be too weak to fight the United States.

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Why did most people in the world feel that the American government had a very strange way of doing things in 1812?

• Because the president was chosen by voters instead of being a king or queen.
• Because the United States did not have a strong army or navy.
• Because the United States was not very old as a country.
• Because the United States had broken away from Great Britain only about 30 years before.

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How was the American government different from most of the nations of Europe in 1812?

• It was a monarchy.
• It was ruled by a king or queen.
• It did not have a king or queen, but a president who was chosen by voters.
• It did not have a president, but a king or queen who was chosen by voters.

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How long did the president serve in 1812?

• Until he died.
• For four years.
• For eight years.
• For as long as he wanted.

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Why did President Madison call on farmers to join the army?

• Because they were good at fighting.
• Because they were paid money and given land for joining.
• Because they were already trained soldiers.
• Because they were the only ones who wanted to join the army.

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Why did President Madison send the army north to Canada?

• Because he wanted to attack the British in Canada.
• Because he wanted to protect the United States from the British.
• Because he wanted to help the French fight the British.
• Because he wanted to conquer Canada.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

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CCSS.RL.6.2

How did the U.S. soldiers perform in the attack on Canada?

• They won a string of battles.
• They lost a string of battles.
• They did not fight in the attack on Canada.
• They were not well trained, but they still won.

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How did the United States perform in the naval battles against the British?

• They lost all the battles.
• They won some battles and lost some battles.
• They won all the battles.
• They did not fight any naval battles.

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