War of 1812

What was a primary reason for the War of 1812?

• French interference in American shipping
  

• American expansion into Mexico

• Economic competition with Spain

• British impressment of American sailors

Who were the main proponents of the War of 1812 known as?

• Peace Doves
• Federalists
• Anti-War Coalition
• War Hawks

What was the main point of contention regarding American trade before the war?

• a. The British imposed heavy tariffs.

• b. The British required American ships to pay taxes before trading.

• c. The French were blockading American ports.

• d. The Spanish controlled key trade routes.

1. How did Tecumseh contribute to the context of the War of 1812?

• 9.
  a. He supported American expansion.
  
  
  

• 1. b. He led a movement against white settlement.

• c. He negotiated the Treaty of Ghent.

• d. He fought alongside the British.

8. What was the American public's sentiment towards the war at the time of its declaration?

• a. They were overwhelmingly excited.

• b. There was significant ambivalence.

• c. They were fully supportive of the war.

• d. They were against it entirely.

What significant event occurred in Washington D.C. during the War of 1812?

• a. The signing of the Treaty of Ghent
  
  
  

• b. The burning of the White House

• c. The first battle of the war

• d. The establishment of a new capital

Which American general became famous for his victory at the Battle of New Orleans?

• a. William Henry Harrison

• b. Henry Clay

• 1. c. Andrew Jackson

• d. Tecumseh

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent?

• a. It resulted in significant territorial changes for the U.S.

• b. It confirmed that neither side won the war.

• c. It established a new border with Canada.

• d. It enforced British impressment policies.

1. 6. Which group suffered the most as a result of the War of 1812?
   
   
   
   

• 1. a. American settlers

• 1. b. British loyalists

• 1. c. Native Americans

• 1. d. Canadian citizens

What was a major consequence of the War of 1812 for the Federalist Party?

• a. It gained new supporters.

• 1. b. It ended after the Hartford Convention.

• c. It became more popular in the South.

• d. It won the war.