War of 1812 Quiz: Causes of the War

What were the main causes of the War of 1812?

• American support of Native American resistance

• British impressment of American sailors, British support of Native American resistance, and American desire for territorial expansion

Which country's impressment of American sailors was a major cause of the War of 1812?

• Spain

• Britain

What were the economic reasons that led to the War of 1812?

• Trade restrictions and impressment

• Religious conflicts

How did the British support Native American resistance against American expansion, leading to the War of 1812?

• Providing weapons, supplies, and military advisors

• Offering financial aid and economic support

What role did the British blockade of European ports play in causing the War of 1812?

• Restricting American trade and impressing American sailors into the British navy

• Strengthening the relationship between Britain and the US

What were the political reasons that contributed to the outbreak of the War of 1812?

• British interference with American trade, British support of Native American resistance to American expansion, and the desire to uphold American sovereignty and honor

• The desire to uphold British sovereignty and honor

What role did the British interference with American trade play in causing the War of 1812?

• The British interference with American trade, including the impressment of American sailors

• The British interference with American trade led to a peaceful resolution

What impact did the British support for Native American attacks on American settlers have on the decision to go to war in 1812?

• It caused the American settlers to seek diplomatic solutions instead of war in 1812

• It contributed to the decision to go to war in 1812