L.14 part 4

Who was the U.S. President during the War of 1812?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

What was the main reason Congress declared war on Great Britain in 1812?

• To form an alliance with France

• To gain control of the Caribbean

• To stop British impressment of American sailors

• To conquer Mexico

Which battle was considered the greatest U.S. victory of the War of 1812?

• Battle of Baltimore

• Battle of Washington, D.C.

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Lake Erie

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent?

• It resolved all issues between the U.S. and Britain

• It ended the War of 1812 without addressing the main issues

• It resulted in a British victory

• It gave Canada to the United States

Which U.S. naval commander captured a British fleet on Lake Erie?

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• Andrew Jackson

• William Henry Harrison

• James Madison

Why did the British burn public buildings in Washington, D.C.?

• To gain control of the city

• To capture President Madison

• As retaliation for American attacks in Canada

• To celebrate a victory

What was the significance of the American flag still waving over Fort McHenry?

• It signaled the end of the war

• It was a sign of surrender

• It marked the start of a new battle

• It showed that the fort had not been captured

How did the War of 1812 affect the Federalist Party?

• It caused the party to split

• It led to the party's decline

• It strengthened the party

• It had no effect on the party

What happened to Indigenous groups after the War of 1812?

• They were forced out of the Ohio Valley

• They became part of the British Empire

• They gained new territories

• They formed a strong alliance with the U.S.

What was a long-term effect of the War of 1812 on the United States?

• It led to a loss of national pride

• It caused the U.S. to become a British colony

• It increased national pride and sovereignty

• It resulted in the U.S. losing territory