Studies Weekly - Week 14 - War of 1812

Who was the U.S. President during the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

• John Adams

What was one of the reasons Thomas Jefferson supported the Louisiana Purchase?

• To reduce the size of the United States

• To have control over the Mississippi River

• To increase trade with Great Britain

• To avoid war with France

What was one of the concerns people had about the Louisiana Purchase?

• Losing control of the Mississippi River

• Losing some of their power

• Increasing taxes

• Starting a war with Spain

What is one reason some people support singing the national anthem in Spanish?

• It translates themes of struggle, freedom, and opportunity

• It is easier to sing

• It sounds better

• It is a tradition

What was the Embargo Act of 1807 intended to do?

• Increase trade with Europe

• Stop American ships from trading with foreign ports

• Build more ships for the navy

• Encourage immigration

Who urged President Madison to start a war with Great Britain?

• War Hawks

• Peace Doves

• British Loyalists

• French Allies

What was a major event of the War of 1812?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Louisiana Purchase

Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Francis Scott Key

• James Madison

What did the Treaty of Ghent accomplish?

• It started the War of 1812

• It ended the War of 1812

• It declared independence from Britain

• It expanded U.S. territory

What was the outcome of the Battle of New Orleans?

• British victory

• American victory

• French victory

• No clear winner