Lesson 15: The War of 1812

True or False: In the beginning, America remained neutral and did not side with France or Great Britain.

• true

• false

The _____________ stopped American merchant ships and forced American sailors to work on their ships.

• French

• British

What did the Embargo Act of 1807 do?

• It made Americans side with the French.

• It made Americans side with the British.

• It closed all American ports and stopped trade in American waters.

• It allowed for new trading routes.

True or False: The Embargo Act made the American economy stronger.

• true

• false

In 1810, a new group was elected to Congress. What was the nickname for this new group?

• American Fighters

• United Soldiers

• Battle Warriors

• War Hawks

What did the War Hawks want to do?

• go to war with France

• go to war with Great Britain

• remain neutral

Who provided support to Tecumseh and other Native Americans?

• British

• French

Why did Tecumseh and other Native Americans want to fight against the American settlers?

• Because they wanted to stay loyal to Great Britain

• Because they wanted France to win the war

• Because they wanted the settlers to stop taking their land

• Because they didn't believe in war

In 1812, the United States declared war on who?

• France

• Great Britain

Who was the president that signed the declaration officially declaring war on Great Britain?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Clark

• James Madison