War of 1812 & the Aftermath (Ch. 11)

Why were Americans angry about impressment?

• It stopped Americans from receiving goods from France and Great Britain.

• It stopped American goods from being sold in France and Great Britain.

• It forced Americans to remain neutral in Britain and France’s war.

• It forced Americans to serve on British ships.

Which statements accurately describe the significance of the Battle of New Orleans? (Choose 2)

• It made Andrew Jackson unpopular, leading to his fall in politics.

• It made Andrew Jackson a national hero, leading to his rise in politics

• It sparked outrage because the U.S. attacked Britain after the War of 1812 had ended.

• It showed the United States could defend itself against powerful European countries.

• It led to the burning of the White House and other government buildings in Washington, D.C.

Which statement correctly describes the actions of the British soldiers who attacked Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812?

• British soldiers surrounded the capital and after a seven-day siege, they forced the city to surrender.

• British soldiers set up their headquarters in the White House and held their prisoners in the Capitol.

• British soldiers tried to invade the capital, but were quickly defeated by waiting American soldiers.

• British soldiers burned the White House and Capitol, as well as many other buildings.

The Battle of Lake Erie was an important battle in the War of 1812. What was the outcome of the Battle of Lake Erie?

• The War Hawks declared war on Great Britain.

• British General Proctor led American Indian warriors to defeat U.S. soldiers.

• Shawnee Chief Tecumseh was killed in battle

• Oliver Hazard Perry and U.S. sailors defeated the powerful British navy.

How did international trade issues help lead to the War of 1812?

• Many Americans were angry at the British for the harassing of American merchant ships that led to trade restrictions.

• Many Americans were angry at the British for the war against France and their demands that Americans remain neutral.

• Many Americans were angry at Henry Clay for fighting for embargoes and for putting trade restrictions into place.

• Many Americans were angry at Canada for the war against Great Britain and their demands that Americans remain neutral.

In the Battle of Tippecanoe, __________ led United States forces to victory against Tecumseh’s warriors

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson

• William Henry Harrison

Leading up to the War of 1812, many Americans believed the __________ had provided arms to the American Indians.

• British

• French

• Spanish

Leading up to the War of 1812, __________ accused Americans of using disputes with indigenous tribes to seize more territory.

• The French

• Canadians

• American Indians

Tensions between the United States and __________ led to the War of 1812.

• France

• Great Britain

• American Indians

How did the War of 1812 end?

• It ended in American victory with substantial territorial gains after the Battle of New Orleans

• It ended in a draw with both sides keeping the same territory after the Treaty of Ghent was signed.

• It ended in a British surrender with substantial territorial losses after the Treaty of Ghent was signed.

• It ended in British victory with substantial territorial gains after the Battle of New Orleans.