The War of 1812: Key Concepts

Who did the United States go to war with in the War of 1812?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Canada

Who was president during the War of 1812?

• James Monroe
• John Adams
• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson

What nickname was given to Congressmen who urged America to declare war?

• Doves

• Militants

• Warmongers

• War Hawks

The Embargo Act of 1807

• banned all U.S. imports and exports
• increased the amount of exports to France
• placed a heavy tax on all imported goods
• led to war with England

Impressment is:

• The capturing of US sailors and forcing them to work for the British

• Selling US sailors

• Torturing US sailors

• The French capturing US sailors and forcing them to work for them.

The United States fought against France in the War of 1812.

• True

• False

The British burned much of Washington DC, including the White House, during the war.

• True

• False

Which of the following were causes of the War of 1812?

• British impressment of American sailors

• Britain interfering with freedom of the seas

• America's want for more land, specifically Canada

• Native Americans attacking American settlements with coercion from the British

Which of the following were solved with the Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812?

• British interference with sea trade

• British impressment of American sailors

• America wanting more land/territory

• None of these

Select those of the following that were results of the Embargo Act.

• American economy plummeted

• America concentrated on trading with Africa

• Trade with Spain grew exponentially

• American industry grew