Presidents and Conflicts Quiz

Who was elected President in 1808?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

• John Adams

Which two countries were at war during the time of James Madison's presidency that affected the United States' trading relations?

• Spain and Portugal

• Germany and Italy

• Britain and France

• Russia and Austria

What was Thomas Jefferson's approach to the war between Britain and France during his presidency?

• He declared war on both countries.

• He chose to support France.

• He tried to keep the United States neutral.

• He formed an alliance with Britain.

What was the result of the conflicts between the United States and Britain during James Madison's presidency?

• They became strong allies.

• They signed a peace treaty.

• They engaged in a trade agreement.

• They became enemies.

Why did British sailors work on American ships according to the text?

• Because the ships were more advanced

• Because the Americans paid more money

• Because they preferred American ships

• Because they were forced to

What does the term "impressment" refer to in the context of the text?

• The act of impressing someone with naval power

• The process of building impressive ships

• British officers capturing American sailors and forcing them into the British navy

• American ships impressing British sailors to join them

What name did the group in Congress who wanted to go to war with Britain in 1810 call themselves?

• War Eagles

• War Falcons

• War Hawks

• War Doves

What did the War Hawks believe about the people in the British colony of Canada?

• They were neutral in conflicts.

• They were supplying weapons to American Indians.

• They wanted to join the United States.

• They were planning to invade the United States.

What did the U.S. government promise settlers in the treaties made with American Indians?

• That they would receive free land

• That settlers would be kept off of lands that American Indians lived on

• That American Indians would be moved to reservations

• That settlers would be given military protection

Who was Tecumseh?

• A military general

• A Shawnee chief

• A European explorer

• A U.S. president