The War of 1812: A Complex Conflict

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

• Impressment of American sailors by the British

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The American Civil War

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

Which group was significantly affected by the War of 1812, often aligning with the British?

• Native American tribes

• French settlers

• Spanish colonists

• African slaves

What economic effect did the War of 1812 have on the United States?

• Stimulated domestic manufacturing

• Decreased agricultural production

• Increased reliance on British imports

• Led to the discovery of gold

How did the British Navy contribute to the tensions leading to the War of 1812?

• By forcibly recruiting American sailors

• By supporting American independence

• By signing a peace treaty with the U.S.

• By trading freely with American merchants

What was a significant outcome of the War of 1812 for Native American communities?

• Diminished resistance against American expansion

• Increased territorial gains

• Formation of a unified Native American nation

• Alliance with French forces