War of 1812 - Gr. 7 Alberta

Where did the War of 1812 happen and why?

• In Europe, due to territorial disputes

• In North America, due to trade restrictions and territorial expansion

• In Asia, due to colonial expansion

• In South America, due to independence movements

The War of 1812 involved which of the following parties?

• United States and Great Britain

• France and Germany

• Spain and Portugal

• Russia and Ottoman Empire

The War of 1812 happened because:

• of territorial disputes between the United States and Britain.

• of the French Revolution.

• of the American Civil War.

• of the Industrial Revolution.

What happened during the War of 1812?

• The United States declared war on Great Britain.

• The United States declared war on France.

• The United States declared war on Spain.

• The United States declared war on Germany.

The War of 1812 affected Canada and the people living in Canada in which of the following ways?

• It led to significant territorial changes.

• It resulted in a strong sense of Canadian identity.

• It caused the immediate end of British rule.

• It had no impact on the Canadian economy.

Who had just become independent and was upset with the British for interfering in their trade with France?

• A) Britain

• B) The United States

• C) France

• D) Germany

The Americans declared war on Canada because:

• they wanted to expand their territory.

• they were provoked by Canadian actions.

• they were supporting their allies.

• they were responding to a direct attack.

What is 'impressment'? (Britain did this to American soldiers)

• Choosing to join the military

• Taking of men into a military or naval force by force

• A peace treaty

• A type of naval battle.

Why did Tecumseh side with the British?

• He fully trusted them

• He saw them as a strategic ally with common interests

• He wanted to surrender land

• He was forced to do so.

"Sell a country?! Why not sell the air, the great sea, as well as the earth? Did not the Great Spirit make them all for the use of his children?"

Based on this, Tecumseh believed natural resources ...

• Should be owned by individuals.

• Should be sold for profit.

• Are meant for the use of all people.

• Should be controlled by the government.