6.4 The War of 1812

Who were the Barbary Pirates?

• A group of raiders from North African states

• A group of American sailors

• A British naval fleet

• A French merchant group

What action did President Thomas Jefferson take against the Barbary Pirates?

• Paid them tribute

• Sent the U.S. Navy to fight back

• Negotiated a peace treaty

• Ignored their threats

What was the main issue between Britain and France in the early 1800s?

• Control of global trade

• Territorial expansion

• Religious differences

• Cultural exchange

What did Britain do that was considered a huge insult to America?

• Paid tribute to pirates

• Seized American ships and practiced impressment

• Signed a treaty with France

• Blocked American ports

Which American ship was attacked by the British warship HMS Leopard in 1807?

• USS Constitution

• USS Chesapeake

• USS Enterprise

• USS Independence

What was the purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• To increase trade with Britain and France

• To hurt Britain and France economically

• To support American farmers

• To improve relations with Native Americans

What was the result of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• It was highly successful

• It backfired and hurt American merchants

• It led to a war with France

• It improved American exports

Who was the Shawnee chief that wanted to unite Native American tribes?

• William Henry Harrison

• James Madison

• Tecumseh

• The Prophet

What was the Battle of Tippecanoe?

• A major victory for Native Americans

• A defeat for Tecumseh's forces

• A battle between Britain and France

• A peaceful negotiation

Who were the War Hawks?

• A group of Native American leaders

• A group of young, aggressive politicians

• A faction of British loyalists

• A band of American merchants