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Which statements accurately describe the results of the Battle of New Orleans? (Choose 2.)

• It made Andrew Jackson a national hero and helped him build his reputation.

• It made many Americans think that Andrew Jackson was not a good leader.

• It made many British people angry because the Americans attacked them after the war ended.

• It made many Americans feel like they won the war even though it ended in a draw.

Which actions contributed to the start of the War of 1812? (Choose 2.)

• The US attacked British trading posts to force Great Britain to give up its land claims in Canada.

• Great Britain captured American sailors and forced them to serve in the British navy.

• Great Britain attacked the US capitol of Washington, D.C.

• Great Britain restricted trade with the US.

Why were Americans angry about impressment during the early 1800s?

• It forced Americans to serve on French ships.

• It stopped American goods from being sold in France.

• It forced Americans to serve on British ships.

• It stopped American good from being sold in Great Britain.

Which statement correctly describes the actions of the British soldiers who attacked Washington, D.C. in the War of 1812?

• British soldiers tried to invade the capitol, but were quickly defeated by waiting American soldiers.

• British soldiers burned the White House and Capitol, as well as many other buildings.

• British soldiers surrounded the capital and after a seven day siege, they forced the city to surrender.

• British soldiers set up their headquarters in the White House and held their prisoners in the Capitol.

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the "Star Spangled Banner"?

• anger at seeing the British soldiers burn the American flag

• sadness in seeing the British flag raised after a long battle between the US and Great Britain

• pride in seeing the US flag still waving after a long battle between the US and Great Britain

• relief when he heard the War of 1812 had finally ended