Module 8 Posttest: War and the Expansion in the Americas

Pick 3 risks American merchant ships faced in the late 1700's and early 1800's. Check all that apply.

• Pirates steal cargo

• High taxes

• Travel vast distances

• Cold weather

• Violent storms

What was the name of the large naval vessel the United States sent to protect merchant ships?

• USS Constitution

• USS Missouri

• USS Liberty

• USS Ticonderoga

What was the primary reason the British justified the practice of impressment, and how did it impact U.S. foreign relations?

• The British believed that any sailor born in Britain was still a British subject and could be forced into naval service, which led to increased hostilities with the United States.

• The British needed more sailors for their navy and offered high wages to American sailors, leading to voluntary enlistment.

• The British navy only impressed criminals and former British soldiers, which had little impact on U.S. relations.

• Impressment was a temporary measure agreed upon in the Treaty of Paris (1783) and had no effect on American sovereignty.

The Embargo Act of 1807 was implemented by President Thomas Jefferson. What was the main reason for its passage?

• To encourage trade with European nations

• To punish Britain and France for violating American neutral rights

• To promote American manufacturing

• To support Native American tribes in the West

What is the name of the Native American leader who seemed capable of halting American settlers?

• Sacagawea

• Sitting Bull

• Shoshone

• Tecumseh

Which of the following best describes Tecumseh's role in the early 19th century?

• He was the leader of the War Hawks, advocating for war against Britain.

• He was a leader of the Native American resistance, forming a confederation to protect Native lands.

• He was a U.S. general who defeated British forces at the Battle of New Orleans.

• He was a senator who negotiated the Treaty of Ghent.

William Henry Harrison was the governor of the Indian Territory and later became President of the United States. Which battle did he fight against Tecumseh's tribe that made him famous?

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The Battle of Tippecanoe

• The Battle of Lake Erie

• The Battle of Detroit

Which of the following statements best explains the role of the War Hawks during the War of 1812?

• They were a group of Native American leaders who sought to protect their lands from American expansion.

• They were American politicians who advocated for war against Britain to protect American interests.

• They were military leaders who helped defend Fort McHenry.

• They were American diplomats who negotiated the Treaty of Ghent.

How did Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory at the Battle of Lake Erie impact the outcome of the War of 1812?

• It secured American control of the Great Lakes and gave Americans new hope.

• It forced the British to surrender and end the war.

• It allowed the United States to annex Canada.

• It resulted in a decisive victory for the Native American forces allied with Britain.

What battle ended British power in the Northwest?

• The Battle of the Thames River

• The Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• The Battle of Fort Detroit

• The Battle of Lake Erie