War of 1812 FM 24

The kidnapping of American sailors to work in the British Navy was called:

• embargo.

• trade.

• impressment.

• recruitment.

The Monroe Doctrine wanted European Countries to stay out of the ____________ hemishphere.

• western

• eastern

• southern

• northern

How did Andrew Jackson become a national hero, which led to his rise in politics?

• Jackson led the Americans that defeated a larger, better trained force at the Battle of New Orleans

• Jackson commanded the U.S.S. Constitution and defeated the British at the Batlle of Fort McHenry.

• Jackson and his men stopped the British from burning the White House and other government buildings in Washington, D.C.

Describe the actions of the British soldiers who attacked Washington D.C. in the War of 1812.

• The British soldiers burned the White House and Capitol Building, as well as many other buildings.

• British soldiers tried to invade the capital, but were quickly defeated by waiting American soldiers.

• British soldiers surrounded the capital and after a seven-day siege, they forced the city to surrender.

• British soldiers set up their headquarters in the White House and held their prisoners in the Capitol.

Who did the United States go to war with in the War of 1812?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Canada

What battle during the War of 1812 was fought even though the war was over?

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Fort McHenry

Who won the War of 1812?

• Great Britain

• United States
• France
• No one

What was inspired because of the Battle of Fort McHenry?

• The Pledge of Allegiance

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• The Constitution

• The Treaty of Paris

Who was the US President during the War of 1812?

• Thomas Jefferson
• James Madison
• John Adams
• George Washington

Which term means having pride in and a strong love for your country?

• zealotry

• nationalism

• exceptionalism

• egotism