War of 1812

(choose all that apply) The assault on New Orleans was

• the last major armed conflict between the US and Great Britain

• held two weeks after a peace treaty was signed with Britain

• a victory for the British

(Choose all that apply) What did the Treaty of Ghent accomplish?

• nothing more than peace

• neither side gained territory

• left things just as they were before the war.

The War of 1812 mostly helped to unify the American people.

• True

• False

Select two things that Jefferson did while in office what seen as Jacobin.

• He reduced the size of the army from 4,000-2,000

• Reduced the size of the Navy and promoted building small gunboats

• Sent Lewis and Clark to explore land acquired in the Louisiana Purchase

Who was president during the War of 1812?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Why did the Americans declare war on the British in 1812?

• A British ship fired on an American ship the USS President.

• Britain began a trade embargo on the US

• Britain levied huge taxes on American goods.

Why was America not prepared for the war? select all that apply

• The army was not large enough

• The navy had only 5 frigates

• The British aggression took them by surprise.

Despite some important victories, why was America unable to gain parts of Canada?

• Britain held a powerful naval blockade.

• British troops were better at fighting in the wooded environment in the northern region

• The French sided with the British against America.

During the War of 1812, who were Americans fighting in the South?

• France

• Native Americans

• Mexico

What happened in April 1814 that allowed the British to send more troops to America?

• Britain recalled troops from South Africa

• The British conscripted more men into service.

• Napoleon abdicated and the war ended in Europe