WorksheetsPresident Madison
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why did Jefferson not run for re-election in 1808?
a)
his financial plan for the country had failed
b)
he was following Washington's precedent
c)
he knew people wouldn't vote him back in office
d)
his health was declining and he wanted to go back to his farm
2.
What was a major foreign affairs problem that President Madison faced during his time in office?
a)
British impressment of American merchant sailors
b)
French spies in Washington DC
c)
Spain closed the Port of New Orleans yet again
d)
Several of his cabinet officers were kidnapped by pirates
3.
Which of the following were NOT causes of the War of 1812?
a)
Impressment of U.S. merchant sailors by Britain
b)
interference of U.S. shipping by Britain
c)
Britain was encouraging Native Americans to attack western settlers
d)
Britain had closed the Port of New Orleans
4.
In what way was the U.S. unprepared when the War of 1812 started?
a)
the Navy was out dated and understaffed
b)
President Madison had no idea how to lead the country
c)
only about 7000 trained, experienced, professional soldiers
d)
there wasn't enough money to fight the war
5.
How was the Battle at Fort McHenry significant during the War of 1812?
a)
It was the turning point battle of the War of 1812.
b)
The battle inspired the song "Battle Hymn of the Republic".
c)
It was the final battle of the War of 1812.
d)
This battle inspired the Star Spangled Banner
6.
Which of the following is true about the Battle of New Orleans?
a)
Andrew Jackson defeated the British and became a national hero.
b)
It was the battle where Oliver Hazard Perry was killed.
c)
The Native American hero, Tecumseh, was killed at this battle.
d)
It was the "turning point" battle for the War of 1812.
7.
All of the following were terms of the Treaty of Ghent EXCEPT:
a)
Impressment of U.S. merchant sailors by the British stopped.
b)
The British were allowed to keep three forts just south of Lake Erie.
c)
The British had to evacuate all the forts in the Northwest Territory.
d)
Native American resistance in the Northwest Territory was eliminated.
8.
What was an economic result of the War of 1812 during Madison's administration?
a)
There was an increase of U.S. manufacturing due to the British blockade.
b)
The U.S. was unable to pay many of the soldiers who had served.
c)
The British and the Americans would no longer be trading partners.
d)
The U.S. was nearly bankrupt from trying to outbuild Britain for a navy.
9.
How was First Lady Dolly Madison significant during the War of 1812?
a)
She served as a battlefield nurse in the battles close to her home.
b)
She opened a bakery to help feed the soldiers.
c)
She helped her husband, the President establish the Red Cross.
d)
When the British invaded Washington DC she insisted on saving important documents and paintings.
10.
Which two later presidents were war heroes from the War of 1812?
a)
Jackson and Harrison
b)
Monroe and Perry
c)
JQ Adams and Van Buren
d)
Tyler and Polk
100 %
