War of 1812

Which of the following is one reason the United States and Great Britain fought during the War of 1812?

• a. The United States was trying to take over British colonies in North America.
• b. The United States wanted Europeans to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.
• c. Great Britain was making it hard for the United States to trade with other countries.
• d. Great Britain was trying to gain control of all trade on the Mississippi River and in the Louisiana Territory.

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

• Great Britain
• Spain
• France
• Mexico

What year did the War of 1812 begin?

• 1812
• 1789
• 1820
• 1805

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

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

What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

• Impressment of American sailors
• Disagreements over taxes
• Border disputes
• Religious differences

What important American landmark was defended during the War of 1812?

• Fort McHenry
• Independence Hall
• Alamo
• Mount Rushmore

Which Native American leader fought against the United States in the War of 1812?

• Tecumseh
• Geronimo
• Crazy Horse
• Sitting Bull

Which American fort successfully defended against a British attack during the War of 1812?

• Fort McHenry
• Fort Sumter
• Fort Knox
• Fort Ticonderoga

What action by Great Britain played a major role in causing the War of 1812?

• a. The British captured Americans and forced them to sail on British ships and serve the Royal Navy in its war against France. (Impressment)
• b. The British raided American towns along the Atlantic Coast, stealing food and other important resources that their sailors needed.
• c. The British stole cargo from American ships and then forced the sailors to buy back the cargo in order to raise money for their war against France.
• d. The British established ports in Boston and began to sell goods cheaper than local merchants, driving many Americans out of business.

What is the meaning of the word impressment?

• b. to force someone to serve in the military
• a. to be impressed, or amazed, by something
• c. to entertain someone, such as a circus act
• d. to capture someone and put them in jail