Fast & Curious War of 1812

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

(a)  

Who was president during the War of 1812?

(a)  

Which term means pride in your country. It also means a strong love for your country?

• zealotry
• nationalism
• exceptionalism
• egotism

What nickname was given to Congressmen like John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay?

(a)  

The Embargo Act of 1807

• banned all U.S. imports and exports
• increased the amount of exports to France
• placed a heavy tax on all imported goods
• led to war with England

Impressment is_____________

• The capturing of US sailors and forcing them to work for the British

• Selling US sailors

• Capturing US sailors

• The French capturing US sailors and forcing them to work for them.

Who was the Shawnee Chief that wanted to form a confederacy to unite all Native Americans to stop white settlers from moving onto Native American lands?

(a)  

Who were the War Hawks?

• Men from the Northeast who want to go to war

• Women who fought in the War of 1812

• Men from the South and West who want to go to war and expand U.S. territory.

• Men from the South and North who do NOT want to go to war

What are causes of the War of 1812?

• British supporting Native American resistance against the U.S , Impressment of Sailors and British interference of U.S. Maritime Trade.

• Interference with US shipping and French embargo

• Impressment of sailors and Treaty of Ghent

• Increase manufacturing and British supporting US citizens.

Which fort did the Americans defend in Baltimore?

(a)