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Worksheets7G Gallopade Ch 5
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 37mins
Why did the United States and Great Britain have a troubled relationship before the War of 1812?
Impressment of American sailors
How did The Embargo Act impact the U.S. economy?
boosted the U.S. economy by increasing exports.
no effect on the U.S. economy whatsoever.
reduced trade and caused economic distress.
improved trade relations with foreign countries.
Who were the "war hawks?"
pro-war politicians who wanted to enter the War of 1812.
Who reportedly saved a portrait of George Washington and government records from fire when the White House was burned.
Thomas Jefferson
Dolley Madison
James Madison
Jane Addams
How are McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden similar?
Both cases affirm federal supremacy (Supremacy Clause)
What were the three parts to the American System developed by Henry Clay.
A strong banking system, a protective tariff, and infrastructure
The Star Spangled Banner was written at which battle?
Battle of Baltimore
Who was Tecumseh?
a member of Congress who favored war with Britain
a Native American leader who united tribes together to fight against the Americans
a member of Congress who was against the war with Britain
a British captain who kidnapped U.S. sailors
Who won the War of 1812?
The French
The British
The United States
It was a stalemate
What was impressment during the War of 1812?
the forced recruitment of sailors into the British Navy
the trade of goods between the U.S. and Britain.
the voluntary enlistment of sailors in the U.S. Navy.
a naval battle tactic used by the Americans.
What did the War Hawks believe the British were doing for the Native Americans?
negotiating land treaties with American leaders.
providing weapons to Native Americans
encouraging Native Americans to assimilate into American culture.
providing military training to American settlers.
What was the cause of the Battle of Tippecanoe?
Tensions over land encroachment by American settlers
Who led the U.S. forces for the Battle of Tippecanoe?
After the Battle of Tippecanoe, what was did the U.S. accuse the British of doing?
The U.S. accused the British of supplying arms to Native Americans
After the Battle of Tippecanoe, what did the British accuse the U.S. of doing?
The British accused the U.S. of inciting Native American attacks to gain territory
The British accused the U.S. of stealing their territory in Canada.
What was the significance of the Battle of Tippecanoe?
The Battle of Tippecanoe led Madison to ask Congress to declare war
The Battle of Tippecanoe increased tension between U.S. & Great Britain
Who led U.S. forces for the Red Stick War?
What was the outcome of the Red Stick War?
Native Americans were forced to give up millions of acres of land.
What was the result of the Battle of Lake Erie for both sides?
U.S. gained control of Fort Detroit, British lost all but two ships
Where was the British blockade located?
Mid-Atlantic region from Delaware Bay to Chesapeake Bay.
How did the blockade impact the U.S.?
The blockade limited the movements of the U.S. Navy.
The blockade blocked critical military shipments.
What happened at the burning of Washington, D.C.?
The British burned important buildings include the Capitol.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Champlain?
The British attempt to control Lake Champlain had been prevented.
How long did the Battle of Baltimore last?
16 Hours
8 Hours
25 Hours
36 Hours
What was the outcome of the Battle of Baltimore?
The Americans withstood the assault.
Who led the U.S. forces for the Battle of New Orleans?
What did Jackson do when he arrived in New Orleans and found it undefended?
Jackson organized 5,000 volunteers to fight.
Who is Jean Lafitte?
Jean Lafitte was a French pirate and smuggler.
Why did he decline helping the British and choose to help the U.S. instead?
He chose to help the U.S. because he wanted a pardon for his crimes.
What are the four outcomes of the Battle of New Orleans?
Jackson became a hero
U.S. proved their forced could hold up
Solidified Louisiana's place within the U.S.
Increased British influence in America
U.S. showed Europe it would defend its territory
What did the Treaty of Ghent state about territory gained during the War of 1812?
What was the new era after the War of 1812 called?
Why was the Era of Good Feelings named that way?
It was named for the growing sense of nationalism and common identity.
What happened to the Democratic-Republican and Federalist Parties during the Era of Good Feelings?
What is the elastic clause?
The elastic clause states Congress has implied powers "to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper"
What is the supremacy clause?
What clauses were used to determine the case of McCulloch vs Maryland?
Elastic Clause, Supremacy Clause
What did the court rule in McCulloch vs. Maryland?
The court confirmed the constitutionality of a national bank & upheld national gov'ts powers.
What did the court rule in the case Gibbons vs Ogden?
The court ruled that federal law takes precedence over state law commerce involving more than one state.
Which clauses were used to determine the Gibbons vs Ogden case?
Supremacy Clause and Elastic Clause
Commerce Clause and Elastic Clause
What happened to the national government because of the Gibbons vs Ogden case?
The national government increased its power.
What are the parts of Henry Clay's American System?
Supported internal improvements in transportation
Supported tariffs to make foreign goods more expensive than U.S. goods
supported the second national bank
What was the purpose of the American System?
To protect U.S. from foreign competition and an integrated national economy.
