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8.31-8.33 War of 1812 & Aftermath

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

What was one way the United States was affected by the outcome of the War of 1812?

a)

Taking over British lands after the war caused a significant increase in the nation’s population.

b)

Re-establishing trade with Britain led to a decrease in the desire for domestic manufacturing.

c)

Successfully defeating the British a second time led to a rise in nationalism.

d)

Forming a political alliance with Britain led to more political stability in the nation.

2.

What impact did Andrew Jackson’s action during the War of 1812 have on his future role in the nation?

a)

His experience from negotiating the Treaty of Paris led to his involvement in future treaty discussions.

b)

Anger over his military losses to the Creek tribe in Tennessee forced him to resign from Congress.

c)

Praise for his fair treatment of Native Americans helped him get elected as governor of Tennessee.

d)

His success at the Battle of New Orleans increased his popularity and helped him get elected as president.

3.

What main cause of the War of 1812 is depicted in this drawing?

a)

embargo

b)

impressment

c)

naval blockade

d)

war hawks

4.

What would be an appropriate heading for this outline?

a)

Causes of Sectionalism

b)

Causes of the War of 1812

c)

Effects of the War of 1812

d)

Effects of Nationalism

5.

Which title completes this diagram?

a)

Reasons War Hawks Opposed the War of 1812

b)

Consequences of Burning Washington

c)

Causes of the War of 1812

d)

Campaign Promises of Andrew Jackson

6.

Which events are associated with the War of 1812? Select three that apply.

a)

burning of Washington and the White House

b)

announcement of the Monroe Doctrine

c)

writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner"

d)

rise in popularity of Andrew Jackson

e)

acquisition of California and New Mexico

7.

Which numbered territory was acquired by the United States as a result of the Adams-Onis Treaty?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

8.

Which territory was acquired by the United States as a result of the Adams-Onís Treaty?

a)

Florida

b)

Texas

c)

California

d)

Oregon

9.

What action led to the addition of the shaded area on the map of the United States in 1819?

a)

the Adams-Onís Treaty

b)

the Treaty of Ghent

c)

the Monroe Doctrine

d)

the Embargo Act

10.

What foreign policy idea from the early 1800s is symbolized in the political cartoon published in 1896?

a)

The United States refused to interfere in European affairs.

b)

The United States prohibited immigration from European nations.

c)

European nations could not colonize in the Western Hemisphere.

d)

Europeans were not permitted to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

11.

Why was the Monroe Doctrine a significant foreign policy achievement during the 1820s?

a)

It brought about a gradual end to the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

b)

It ensured that revolution would not spread beyond South America.

c)

It gave the United States control over Spain’s South American colonies.

d)

It established the United States as a major power in the Western Hemisphere.

12.

Which action best describes the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

Forming alliances that avoid conflicts among rival European powers

b)

Establishing permanent colonial settlements in distant countries

c)

Intervening to prevent European involvement in regional affairs

d)

Offering aid to developing countries experiencing economic hardships