Exploring the Causes Behind the War of 1812

What was one of the primary causes of the War of 1812?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• Impressment of American sailors

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Gold Rush

What did the British argue regarding the sailors they impressed?

• They were American spies

• They were pirates

• They were deserters from the British Navy

• They were French soldiers

What was the estimated number of Americans impressed by the British between 1793 and 1812?

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 15,000

What was the significance of the Chesapeake incident?

• It became a rallying cry for Americans against the British

• It led to the signing of a peace treaty

• It was a major battle in the War of 1812

• It marked the end of the war

Who were the 'war hawks' in Congress?

• Native American leaders

• Young Democratic-Republicans pushing for war

• Supporters of peace with Britain

• British sympathizers

Which President asked Congress for a declaration of war in 1812?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

How many men did the United States have in the military when they declared war on Britain?

• 6,700

• 10,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

What was one of the main reasons for the United States declaring war on Britain?

• To expand westward

• To support France against Britain

• To gain control of Canada

• To stop British impressment of American sailors

Why was the War of 1812 considered confusing?

• It involved many different countries

• The British had already repealed impressment by the time war was declared

• It was fought on multiple continents

• It lasted for over a decade

When did Congress officially declare war on Britain?

• June 1, 1812

• June 18, 1812

• July 4, 1812

• August 15, 1812