War of 1812

What was one of the main causes of the War of 1812?

• Disagreements over land boundaries

• British interference with American trade

• A desire to conquer Canada

• All of the above

Which country did the United States fight against in the War of 1812?

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Mexico

What was the name of the treaty that ended the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of London

In what year was the Treaty of Ghent signed?

• 1812

• 1814

• 1815

• 1820

What was the main reason the United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812?

• To support France in its European wars

• To stop the British from impressing American sailors

• To gain control of British colonies in the Caribbean

• Because of a dispute over the Louisiana Purchase

Which of these battles was a significant American victory in the War of 1812?

• The Battle of Waterloo

• The Battle of Trafalgar

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The Battle of Yorktown

What did the War of 1812 prove to other countries about the United States?

• That the United States could not defend itself

• That the United States had a strong navy

• That the United States was still dependent on Britain

• That the United States was capable of defending its sovereignty

After the War of 1812, what happened to the relationship between the United States and Great Britain?

• It remained hostile and led to another war

• It improved and trade between the two countries grew

• It did not change and tensions continued

• The United States took over Canada

Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the "Star Spangled Banner" after seeing the flag after the attack on __________________.

• Fort McKey

• Fort Jackson

• Fort Donelson

• Fort McHenry

Forcing people into the service of another country

• import

• export

• impressment

• trade