The War of 1812

Why did the War of 1812 start?

• British support of American colonies, desire to expand American territory, trade disputes with France
• British invasion of American ships, American desire for revenge, territorial disputes with Native American tribes
• American support of Native American tribes, desire to annex French territory in Canada, territorial disputes with Spain
• Trade restrictions, British support of Native American tribes, desire to annex British territory in Canada

When did the War of 1812 start?

• June 18, 1812
• July 4, 1776
• September 2, 1945
• December 7, 1941

When did the War of 1812 end?

• February 18, 1815
• February 18, 1812
• July 4, 1814
• December 25, 1815

What treaty stopped the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Paris
• Treaty of Versailles
• Treaty of Tordesillas
• Treaty of Ghent

Who was the president of the United states during the War of 1812?

• George Washington
• James Madison
• Abraham Lincoln
• Thomas Jefferson

What was America like after the War of 1812?

• America became more isolated from the rest of the world
• America experienced economic decline and increased poverty
• America experienced a surge in nationalism and a sense of pride, boosted manufacturing and industry, expanded territory, and increased tensions with Native American tribes.
• America formed stronger alliances with European countries

What song we use today was written during the War of 1812?

• God Bless America
• The Star-Spangled Banner
• America the Beautiful
• My Country, 'Tis of Thee

What were the British doing to the American ships during the War of 1812?

• Seizing and attacking
• Trading with them
• Ignoring them
• Protecting them