The War of 1812

What was the reason most often given for the War of 1812?

• British impressment of American sailors

• American desire for expansion into Canada

• American fear of British agents sabotaging the textile industry

• British attempts to regulate American trade

Who were the war hawks pushing for war?

• British sailors working aboard American ships

• American Republicans who supported France

• American settlers pushing for expansion

• Native American tribes resisting white settlement

What was the main reason for American expansion into Native American territories?

• To gain control of valuable resources

• To establish trade routes with Europe

• To assimilate Native Americans into American culture

• To acquire land for farming and slavery

Who led the Native American resistance against white settlement?

• Tecumseh

• John Ross

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• Andrew Jackson

Which American victory during the War of 1812 broke the myth of British naval invincibility?

• Battle of Tippecanoe

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• Battle of Lake Erie

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812?

• The US gained territory from Great Britain

• Impressment and free trade issues were resolved

• The US and Great Britain both claimed victory

• Everything returned to the status quo

What impact did the War of 1812 have on the Federalist Party?

• It strengthened the party's influence

• It led to the party's dissolution

• It caused the party to change its platform

• It resulted in the party gaining more members

What did the War of 1812 confirm about the United States?

• Its ability to win wars against major powers

• Its status as an independent nation

• Its dominance in international trade

• Its military alliance with Canada

What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?

• It marked the end of the War of 1812

• It established Andrew Jackson as a national hero

• It resulted in a decisive American victory

• It led to territorial changes between the US and Great Britain

What was the outcome of the War of 1812 for Native American tribes?

• They gained independence from both the US and Great Britain

• They suffered significant casualties and lost more territory

• They successfully resisted white settlement

• They formed alliances with European powers