War of 1812 Quiz Review

What was Thomas Jefferson’s view of how America should interact with other foreign nations?

• To form strong alliances with European powers

• To have minimal political connections with foreign nations

• To establish America as a dominant military force

• To engage in free trade agreements with all foreign nations

What two countries were at war in 1803?

• France and Spain

• Britain and France

• Spain and Portugal

• Britain and America

Define impressment.

• The act of diplomatic negotiation between countries

• The act of forcing people into military service

• The process of printing official government documents

• The creation of an impressive naval fleet

What is the Embargo Act of 1807?

• A law that required Native Americans to trade exclusively with the United States

• A law that banned British and French goods from American ports

• A law that prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports

• A law that established new trade routes with Asia

Who was the American president during the War of 1812?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

• John Adams

What did Tecumseh want Native Americans to do to effectively resist American settlement into the Northwest territory?

• Adopt American customs and integrate

• Form alliances with European powers

• Unite and form a confederation

• Relocate to lands further west

What Native American leader was killed by William Henry Harrison’s men at the Battle of the Thames?

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

• Tecumseh

• Chief Joseph

What are War Hawks?

• A group of Native American warriors

• A type of military aircraft used during the War of 1812

• Members of Congress who supported war with Britain

• British mercenaries hired to fight in the War of 1812

What effect did the British have on the city of Washington D.C. during the War of 1812?

• They established a new government

• They burned notable buildings

• They signed a peace treaty

• They built new fortifications

The Battle of Fort McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key to write which famous American poem turned national anthem?

• America the Beautiful

• God Bless America

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• My Country, 'Tis of Thee