War of 1812 and Territorial Expansion Quiz

Why was the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812 sometimes thought of as a "meaningless" American victory?

Why did the United States declare war on Great Britain in 1812?

Who was the main enemy of the United States in the War of 1812?

Which of these events happened in the War of 1812? A. President Adams became a prisoner of war. B. The U.S. Capitol was burned by British forces. C. The British took back control of Florida. D. More Americans died than in any other war.

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Which of these was a cause of the War of 1812? A. King George III supported the Confederate states. B. British ships cut off American trade to Europe. C. Spanish forces threatened to invade Florida. D. French troops would not leave Canada.

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• D

Who was President during the War of 1812?

Which statement BEST describes American policy towards Native Americans in the late 19th century? A. Native Americans pleaded with the government to create reservations for them. B. Most Native Americans were practically forced to relocate to reservations. C. Most Native Americans fled to Canada for protection from U.S. forces. D. Native Americans generally settled where they wanted to.

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In the late-1800s, the U.S. government attempted to place all Plains Indians on reservations mainly in which current state?

Which land acquisition doubled the size of the United States?

Beyond exploring and mapping new American territory, the Lewis and Clark Expedition provided the United States with what benefit?