The War of 1812 - Cause and Effects

What was the War of 1812 fought over?

• Issues continuing from American/British relations

• Religious differences

• A desire to conquer new lands

• Disputes over slavery

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

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

Which future U.S. President played a crucial role in the War of 1812?

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the outcome of the War of 1812 in terms of territorial changes?

• The U.S. lost control of its southern states

• Both parties retained control over their original land

• Britain took control of several American territories

• The U.S. gained significant territory from Britain

Who was Tecumseh?

• An American militia leader

• A French military strategist

• A British general

• A Native American visionary

What significant event happened in Washington D.C. during the War of 1812?

• A major peace conference between the U.S. and Britain

• The first presidential inauguration

• The British set fires inside the Capitol and the White House

• The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

Which battle marked the end of the War of 1812?

• The Battle of Tippecanoe

• The Battle of Lake Erie

• The Battle of York

• The Battle of New Orleans

What was the Treaty of Ghent?

• A treaty that ended the Revolutionary War

• A trade agreement between the U.S. and France

• The treaty that ended the War of 1812

• An agreement between the U.S. and Native American tribes

How did the War of 1812 affect Native Americans?

• They gained independence from British control

• They formed a successful coalition against the U.S.

• They were largely unaffected by the war

• They suffered the loss of land and numerous casualties

What was the main reason the U.S. declared war on Britain in 1812?

• To retaliate against British support of Native American tribes

• Because of trade restrictions and impressment of sailors

• To gain control over Canadian territories

• To support France in the Napoleonic Wars