War of 1812 Quiz

What was the primary reason given for the War of 1812?

• Anglophobia

• Desire for Canadian land

• Impressment of sailors

• Trade restrictions

Who were the war hawks?

• Native American tribes

• French allies

• British supporters

• American politicians pushing for war

What did Britain require American ships to do before trading with other European nations?

• Surrender their goods

• Carry British soldiers

• Fly the British flag

• Pay a tax in Britain

Who was Tecumseh?

• An American war hawk

• A Native American leader

• A French ally

• A British general

What was the outcome of the Battle of Tippecanoe?

• American retreat

• Tecumseh's victory

• British victory

• Destruction of Prophetstown

Why did some Native Americans assimilate?

• To form alliances with Britain

• To gain American citizenship

• To resist Tecumseh's movement

• To adopt 'civilized' practices

Who was encouraged by the British to resist American expansion?

• French settlers

• Canadian militias

• Native Americans

• War hawks

Which states were against the War of 1812?

• Northern states

• Western states

• Southern states

• All states were in favor

What was the vote count for the declaration of war in the House?

• 100 to 0

• 79 to 49

• 90 to 10

• 50 to 50

How did the US army compare to the British navy in terms of size?

• US had more ships

• Both were equally matched

• Britain had significantly more ships

• Information not available