Module 8 - Social Studies

How did the War of 1812 create an increase in patriotism?

• Americans were happy the war was over

• Americans were proud that the US defeated a strong country

• trade could resume with other countries

This resulted in the burning of many capitol buildings including the White House.

• Battle of Washington DC

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Horseshoe Bend

This made Andrew Jackson a national hero.

• Battle of Horseshoe Bend

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Washington DC

Which of the events convinced Spain to sell Florida to the US?

• Andrew Jackson's presence in Florida

• The defeat of the Creek Indians

• the defeat of the British

Why was the Embargo Act passed?

• to prevent conflict with Native Americans

• to avoid conflict with British navies

• to punish merchants in the US

Why did the War of 1812 help increase manufacturing in the US?

• US increased imports from Great Britain

• US increased imports from France

• The US needed to produce goods imported in the past

The US army and navy had less ships than Great Britain.

• True

• False

The US produced more military supplies than Great Britain.

• True

• False

Invading Canada would give the US more land for settlement.

• True

• False

The US can keep one or two military ships on the Great Lakes.

• Convention of 1818

• Rush-Bagot Agreement

• Adam-Onis Treaty