Quiz on the War of 1812

What was the outcome for the U.S. economy?

• 80% increase

• Lack of resources, but they recovered

• Currency inflation issues due to war debt.

• Great Britain was fined as a result of the war.

What was a key factor in the American victory over Great Britain?

• Trade Restrictions

• Superior Army

• Impressment

• Advanced Technology

Who declared war first?

• James Madison

• General Andrew Jackson

• Captain John Smith

• Lieutenant James Monroe

Which of the following was a cause of the War of 1812?

• Britain violently kidnapping men for their military

• Britain supplied the natives with food and trade goods

• The U.S. owed Britain money over the stolen land west of the 13 colonies.

• Britain formed an alliance with the natives with the intention of starting a war.

Why did the Hartford Convention happen?

• To discredit Great Britain and take over the U.S. economy.

• To discredit the Federalist Party and discuss the economic hardships the U.S. was facing.

• To discredit the Federalist Party and discuss the economic hardships Britain was facing.

• To discuss potential punishments for Britain.

On what date and year did the war take place?

• January 1, 1812

• June 11, 1812

• June 21, 1812

• June 1, 1812

What led to the declaration of war?

• Britain was captured.

• The war hawks refused to tolerate the insults against America.

• The war hawks overheard the British battle plan.

• Britain decided to attack the U.S. through the Canadian border.

What was the U.S. military strategy in the War of 1812?

• To kidnap British troops and force them to serve in the U.S. Army

• To seize parts of Canada to force the British to surrender

• To seize parts of Britain to force the British to surrender

• To kidnap U.S. troops and force them to serve in the British Army.

Who was involved in the War of 1812?

• Canada, U.S., Britain

• Natives, U.S., Britain, Canada

• Britain, Canada, Natives

• U.S., Britain, Natives

How did the War of 1812 impact the Natives?

• They became British citizens.

• The tribes received federal grants.

• Many of the tribes were killed and lost their tribal lands.

• Many tribes were forced to relocate.