Chapter 8: The War of 1812/Era of Good Feelings

Which was not a reason the US went to war with Great Britain in the War of 1812?

• Impressment of US sailors

• The sinking of a US battle ship

• Britain encouraging Native Americans to attack settlers

• The French placing a trade embargo on the US

• Britain did not recognize American independence or neutrality

Which two groups of people worked together at the statehood convention to draft Louisiana's constitution?

• Anglos and Creoles

• Anglos and Islenos

• Native Americans and Islenos

• Native Americans and Anglos

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Neutral Strip?

• to prevent conflict between the Spanish and Americans

• to create an area where the Native Americans could live

• to allow a safe place to trade between the Spanish and Americans

• to stop illegal trade between the Spanish, Americans, and Native Americans

What is being described:

-Jean Lafitte and the Baratarian Pirates

-Small Militia to protect citizens

-Lack of loyalty to the US

• Problems facing Governor Claiborne

• The results of the Battle of New Orleans

• Problems in Louisiana before the War of 1812

• The Results of Louisiana Writing a Constitution

The Battle of New Orleans was a major battle between Great Britain and the US in the War of 1812

• True

• False

The lawless no-man's-land in Texas from 1806-1821 was known as the Useless Strip

• True

• False

What was the importance of the American victory at the Battle of Lake Champlain in 1814?

• The victory ended the War of 1812

• Americans took control of British ship Confiance

• The Saratoga was destroyed and could not be used for further battles

• The lake, located in New York and extending into Montreal, Canada, was secured by American forces

Which group did settlers have victory over at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?

• British soldiers

• Sioux warriors

• Creek warriors

• Cherokee warriors

What happened as a result of the Treaty of Ghent signed December 24, 1814?

• Spain agreed to give up claims to the Northwest Territory

• France agreed to give up claims to the Northwest Territory

• Great Britain agreed to give up claims to the Northwest Territory

• The United States agreed to give up claims to the Northwest Territory

People who had lived in Louisiana before it became part of the US were called...

• ancient population

• Creole population

• Spaniard