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WorksheetsWar of 1812
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 22mins
One of the main causes for the War of 1812 is British "impressments" of American sailors. What does "impressment" mean?
The British were imposing unfair taxes on American colonists
British impressments of American sailors
The granting of trade preferences to Canada by the British government.
What is a big reason that the British had for impressing these sailors? (why did they argue they could do it?)
because the British were stronger
because the British sailors did not know how to sail
because the American sailors were really British citizens and had to fight
What was the name of the group in Congress who were pushing for war?
The War Hawks
The War Birds
The Clay Hawks
The Jay Hawks
Why were Native Americans upset with Americans during this time?
They would not trade weapons with them
Americans were continuing to push westward into territories where Native Americans were living
Tecumseh encouraged Native Americans to stop drinking alcohol and consuming the white man's goods.
True
False
What were some of the causes of the War of 1812? Check all that apply:
Impressment of sailors
Britain disrupting American free trade
Conspiracy theories
War hawks
Americans wanted Canada
Canadians joined the Americans in their fight against the British.
True
False
True or False: The British seized Washington DC and burned down the White House
True
False
Which battle was the most notable victory for the US during the War of 1812 and also made Andrew Jackson famous?
The Battle of Fallen Timbers
The Battle of New Orleans
What was the name of the treaty that ended the war of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Louisiana
Why was the Hartford Convention viewed so negatively?
New Englanders wanted to amend the Constitution.
Because the delegates were mainly Federalists who complained about a war, which made them seem unpatriotic
The delegates at Hartford were actively supportive of the British and wanted New England to break away from the US and join with Canada.
