Quiz: Chapter 2.4

Who were the two Native American brothers that tried to unite tribes against American expansion?

• Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse

• Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa

• Red Cloud and Geronimo

• Black Hawk and Chief Joseph

Why did the United States initially declare war on Great Britain?

• To gain new territory

• Because of trade restrictions and sailor impressment

• To protect Native American lands

• To expand westward

Who led American troops at the Battle of Tippecanoe?

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• William Henry Harrison

• Thomas Jefferson

What happened to Prophetstown after the Battle of Tippecanoe?

• It remained unchanged

• It was expanded

• It was completely destroyed

• It became a US military base

Who was the naval officer that defeated British ships at the Battle of Lake Erie?

• John Paul Jones

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• Commodore Decatur

• Stephen Decatur

What important location did British troops burn during the war?

• Independence Hall

• The White House

• The Capitol Building

• The Supreme Court

Who was killed during the Battle of the Thames?

• William Henry Harrison

• Andrew Jackson

• Tecumseh

• George Washington

What was the result of the War of 1812 according to the Treaty of Ghent?

• The US won a clear victory

• Great Britain won completely

• Neither side won the war

• France won the War of 1812

Who led troops in the famous Battle of New Orleans?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

What primary action were British ships taking that angered Americans?

• Blocking trade routes

• Stealing cargo

• Stopping American ships

• Attacking coastal cities