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War of 1812

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Prior to the War of 1812, the United States wanted to

a)

side with France against Britain

b)

side with Britain against France.

c)

stay out of the conflict between France and Britain

d)

go to war with both France and britain

2.

The people most opposed to the War of 1812 were

a)

mid-Atlantic farmers.

b)

New England merchants.

c)

Southern plantation owners.

d)

western frontiersmen.

3.

Which of the following BEST describes how the War of 1812 affected the Federalists?

a)

It increased their power.

b)

It somewhat strengthened their power.

c)

It destroyed their power at a national leve.

d)

It somewhat weakened their power in New England.

4.

This man built a strong confederacy among Native Americans in Ohio, INdiana, and Michigan

a)

William Henry Harrison

b)

the Prophet

c)

Tecumseh

d)

Henry Clay

5.

This man destroyed the British naval forces on Lake Erie.

a)

Oliver Hazard Perry

b)

William Henry Harrison

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

William Hull

6.

Tecumseh was killed at the Battle of

a)

New Orleans

b)

the Thames

c)

Fort McHenry

d)

Tippecanoe

e)

Bay Academy

7.

One direct result of the Battle of New Orleans was that

a)

it spurred the Americans to victory in the Battle of the Thames.

b)

Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner."

c)

Tecumseh was killed and the Indian confederation fell apart.

d)

Andrew Jackson became a national hero

8.

The War Hawks wanted all of the following EXCEPT

a)

an excuse to conquer Canada.

b)

to side with Native Americans against the British.

c)

to stop Britain from arming Indians on the frontier.

d)

revenge on Britain for attacking American ships.

9.

The War of 1812 was a result of all the following EXCEPT

a)

a growing sense of nationalism among the War Hawks.

b)

the belief of the War Hawks that Britain was arming Native Americans to fight against white settlers.

c)

the desire of New Englanders for war with Britain.

d)

a desire for revenge against Britain for attacking American ships.

10.

The Hartford Convention met in December 1814 because New Englanders

a)

thought that the British blockade hurt their trade.

b)

wanted control of the Great Lakes.

c)

supported Madison

d)

felt that New England would benefit from lands gained in Canada and Florida.

11.

The most important effect of the Hartford Convention was that it

a)

ended the War of 1812.

b)

damaged the Federalist party.

c)

confirmed New England's support for expansion.

d)

approved the Treaty of Ghent

12.

Aside from stopping the fighting, the Treaty of Ghent established

a)

nothing important.

b)

the end of imporessment of American sailors by the British.

c)

a guarantee of British respect for American neutrality.

d)

borders between Canada and the United States.

13.

Who is the best teacher (All apply)

a)

Daniel Goldenberg

b)

Mr.Goldberg

c)

Renee

d)

Annette

14.

What battle during the War of 1812 was fought even though the war was over?

a)

Battle of Trenton

b)

Battle of homework

c)

Battle of new orleans

d)

Battle of 1813

15.

Who won the War of 1812?

a)

no one

b)

Daniel Goldenberg

c)

France

d)

England

16.

Which treaty ended the War of 1812?

a)

Treaty of pairs

b)

Treaty of life

c)

Treaty of Ghent

d)

Treaty of peace

17.

In 1814, the British burned buildings in which city?

a)

Washington, D.C.

b)

Brooklyn Ny

c)

Philidelphia pa

d)

Boston Ma

18.

_____________ is when a country stops trade with another country as

a)

Embargo

b)

Gucci

c)

Violation

d)

neautrality

19.

Who became a famous general after the War of 1812?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

Mr.Lospinuso

c)

James Madison

d)

Andrew Jackson

20.

Who was the US President during the War of 1812?

a)

James Madison

b)

John Adams

c)

Daniel Goldenberg

d)

Thomas Jefferson