The War of 1812

What was one reason for the War of 1812?

• Americans wanted to control shipping

• American settlers moved into the Ohio River Valley

• The American navy had too few ships

• The British encouraged the Indians to attack American settlers

Who became the fourth United States president in 1809?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What did the War Hawks want?

• To prevent a war

• To strengthen the navy and the army

• To go to war

• To negotiate peace with Great Britain

When did Congress declare war on Great Britain?

• June 18, 1809

• June 18, 1811

• June 18, 1812

• June 18, 1814

What were some reasons for the early American attacks on Canada to fail?

• Bad battle plans and short supply of troops

• Lack of support from the United States government

• Strong British army and navy

• Untrained American military leaders

What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

• Disputes over territory

• Interference with American trade

• British support of Native American tribes

• All of the above

What was the result of the War of 1812?

• British victory

• American victory

• Stalemate, with no clear winner

• Victory for Native American tribes

What battle was fought after the Peace Treaty was found

• Battle of New Orlean

• Battle of Baltimore

• Battle of horseshoe bend

• Battle of Thames

When negotiations first started why was it not going very well

• America was being too demanding

• Britain was being too demanding

• They both could not agree who won

• Both sides were angry at the number of casualities

In 1814 the Americans were not prepared and could not defend the British who ultimately burned down the ​ (a)  

• whitehouse
• pentagon
• Fort McHenry