War of 1812 Quiz

What was one of the causes of the War of 1812?

• Discovery of gold in Canada

• Impressment of soldiers

• Invention of the cotton gin

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

What were the causes of the War of 1812?

       

• Impressment of soldiers

• US trade decreased due to Merchant ships being attacked (specifically in Southern areas like New Orleans/Mississippi River)

•   Americans think that the English are pushing the Native Americans to fight them

•   “War Hawks” – supporting war against England to show strength and power       

• Plans to take Canada – Britain fought over where the land boundary was between the US and present-day Canada which was British territory.

Which regions of the U.S. supported the War of 1812?

• The North & East

• The South & West

• The Midwest & Pacific Northwest

• New England & Florida

Why did the South & West support the war? Pro-war

• The South and West supported the war to promote industrialization.
• They were affected by the British impressment and the British stealing ships and goods, and them trying to block the Mississippi River.

• The South and West supported the war to gain political power.
• The South and West supported the war for economic reasons.

Why was the North opposed to the War of 1812?

• They preferred diplomatic solutions

• They were strong trade partners with Britain

• They were allies with France

• They had a smaller population

During the first phase of the War of 1812 (1812-1814), what was the focus of the British?

• They concentrated on their war against France

• They launched a full-scale invasion of the US

• They focused on colonizing new territories

• They were defending against Spanish forces

Who led the big naval victory on Lake Erie during 1812-1813?

• General Harrison

• Francis Scott Key

• Andrew Jackson

• Oliver Hazard Perry

In phase 2 of the the War of 1812, General Harrison helped and pursued the British as they retreated to Canada.  He defeated them at the Battle of _____.

• New Orleans
• Chesapeake
• Detroit
• Thames

What was the outcome of the Battle of New Orleans?

• The British defeated the Americans

• The battle was inconsequential because a treaty had already been signed

• The Americans defeated the British and Andrew Jackson became a war hero

• The battle led to the writing of the National anthem

What did Francis Scott Key do during the Battle of Baltimore?

• He led the American troops

• He was detained on a British ship and watched the battle

• He wrote a letter that was two weeks too slow to tell of the treaty

• He commanded Fort McHenry