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WorksheetsTN and the Wat of 1812
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 26mins
When did the War of 1812 begin?
JULY 4, 1776
JUNE, 1812
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
AUGUST, 1814
What two countries were involved in the War of 1812?
FRANCE
&
ITALY
UNITED STATES
&
GREAT BRITAIN
ITALY
PERU
&
UNITED STATES
Which Shawnee warrior sided with the British to remove American settlers from Indian tribal lands?
DRAGGING CANOE
POCAHONTAS
TECUMSEH
SACAGAWEA
What were Creeks who sided with the U.S. known as?
RED STICKS
WHITE STICKS
ALLIES
INDIANS
What were Creeks who sided with the British known as?
WHITE STICKS
CHEROKEE
RED STICKS
ENEMIES
In March, 1814, U.S. forces and American Indian allies fought the Red Sticks in which battle?
BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG
BATTLE OF THE BLUFFS
BATTLE OF FRANKLIN
BATTLE OF HORSESHOE BEND
Who led 2600 soldiers, 500 Cherokee, and 100 Creek allies into battle?
ANDREW JACKSON
THOMAS JEFFERSON
TECUMSEH
THE CREEK INDIANS
What treaty did the Creek Nation sign that forced them to give up 23 million acres of land to the U.S. government?
TREATY OF ECHOTA
TREATY OF FORT JACKSON
TREATY OF HORSESHOE BEND
TREATY OF TRADE RESTRICTIONS
Who won the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
AMERICA
GREAT BRITAIN
FRANCE
RED STICKS
How did Tennessee get its nickname-The Volunteer State?
They were willing to volunteer to give blood.
They were willing to volunteer to run errands
They were willing to volunteer with their services in any worthy war.
They were lazy
Why did the U.S. declare war on Great Britain in 1812?
to defend France
to force Britain to stop intruding on American independence
to protect Indian tribes
to limit Britain's involvement in Central and South America
Why did some Creek Indians side with Britain in the War of 1812?
they opposed TN statehood
they opposed American expansion into their territory
they opposed Andrew Jackson
they opposed the trade policy with the Cherokee
What was the Red Sticks' role in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
They fought against American forces and their American Indian allies.
They were the Tennesseans who defended the lower country.
They fought against Britain and their American Indian allies.
They were the British forces who defended the lower country.
What was the importance of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
It ended the War of 1812
It was a big victory for the British.
It was a big victory for the Cherokee Indians.
It ended the Creek War.
What was Andrew Jackson's role in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
Leader of the Red Sticks
Leader of the American troops
President who ordered Creek to fight
President who ordered Americans to fight
How did the Tennessee Volunteers earn their nickname?
Volunteered services to help injured soldiers
Volunteered services to defend Great Britain
Volunteered to fight White Sticks
Volunteered their services in any worthy war
How did the Treaty of Fort Jackson affect the Creek Nation?
They gained 23 million acres of land
They agreed to leave TN
They ceded 23 million acres of land
They agreed to stay in TN
How did the War of 1812 affect Andrew Jackson?
He was blamed for the U.S. loss.
He was praised for the American victory.
He became a national hero, and later was elected President of the U.S.
He became a national hero, and was promoted from captain to colonel.
The turning over or giving up of land
ceded
alllied
treatied
Joining together to fight against
ceded
allied
treatied
What were the main cause(s) of the War of 1812?
Great Britain impressment of American sailors.
Great Britain supporting the Native American sailors.
The War Hawks encouraging war against Britain.
All of the Above.
Great Britain impressed American sailors. What does the word "impress" mean?
To give aid to others.
To influence or persuade others to do something.
To take someone against their will, or kidnap.
To lead someone to a safe place.
Why was Kingston a capital of TN for one day?
to fulfill a promise to the Cherokee
to place the capital in the geographic center of the state
to fulfill a requirement of Congress
to place the capital where the governor lived
In what year did TN become a state?
1780
1796
1776
1807
Who was the first governor of the state of TN?
William Blount
John Donelson
John Sevier
Andrew Jackson
What was the original capital of TN?
Murfreesboro
Kingston
Knoxville
Nashville
What was the first step for TN statehood?
The population requirement was met
A constitutional convention created a state constitution
The people in the Southwest Territory voted for statehood
The proposed state constitution was submitted to Congress and approved by it
What was the second step for TN statehood?
The population requirement was met
A constitutional convention created a state constitution
The people in the Southwest Territory voted for statehood
The proposed state constitution was submitted to Congress and approved by it
What was the third step for TN statehood?
The population requirement was met
A constitutional convention created a state constitution
The people in the Southwest Territory voted for statehood
The proposed state constitution was submitted to Congress and approved by it
What was the final step for TN statehood?
The population requirement was met
A constitutional convention created a state constitution
The people in the Southwest Territory voted for statehood
The proposed state constitution was submitted to Congress and approved by it
Why did the United States declare war on Great Britain in 1812?
to defend France against Great Britain
to force Britain to stop intruding on American independence
to protect American Indian tribes
to limit Britain's involvement with Central and South America
Why did some Creek Indians side with Great Britain in the War of 1812
They opposed U.S.acceptance of TN statehood
They opposed American expansion into their territory
They opposed President Andrew Jackson
They opposed America's trade policy with the Cherokee
What was the Red Sticks' role in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
They were the Tennesseans who defeated the lower country during the battle
They fought against the American forces and their American Indian allies
They fought against the British forces and their American Indian allies
They were the British forces who defended the lower country during the battle
What was the importance of the Battle of Horeshoe Bend
It ended the War of 1812
It was a big victory for the British
It was a big victory for the Creek Indians
It ended the Creek War
What was Andrew Jackson's role in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend?
He was the leader of the Red Sticks
He was the leader of the American troops
He was the U.S. president and ordered the Creek Indians to fight
He was the U.S president and ordered Americans to fight
How did the TN Volunteers earn their nickname?
They were always willing to volunteer their services to help injured soldiers
They volunteered to defend Great Britain in TN
They volunteered to fight the White Sticks in TN
They were always willing to volunteer their services in any worthy war
How did the Treaty of Fort Jackson affect the Creek Nation?
They gained 23 million acres of land from the United States governement
They agreed to leave TN since they fought for Great Britain in the War of 1812
They ceded 23 million acres og land to the United States government
They agreed to stay in TN and fight for the United States in the War of 1812
How did the War of 1812 affect Andrew Jackson?
He was the the US president during the war, and he was blamed for the United States loss
He was the US president during the war, and he was praised for the American victory
He became a national hero and that helped him get elected as US president later
He became a national hero and that helped him be promoted from captain to colonel later
Governor Sevier served how many two year terms?
six
four
two
one
What is the current capital in Tennessee
Memphis
Nashville
Knoxville
Murfreesboro
Who was the leader of the Shawnee Indians?
Dragging Canoe
Nancy War
Tecumseh
Pocahontas
What did the Creeks give up in the treaty
weapons
land
people
livestock
