WorksheetsCauses of the War of 1812
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Some of the tensions between the Native Americans and the Settlers.
A Shawnee chief, and his brother the Prophet tried to unite Native tribes to resist U.S. settlement.
Americans believed the British in Canada were supplying (a) to the Native Americans.
What are some causes of the War of 1812?
The British Navy captured American sailors and forced them to serve in the British military.
Cause of the War of 1812: Britain and France were at war. Britain blocked U.S. ships from trading with France.
Interference with trade.
Cause of the War of 1812: The U.S. believed Britain was encouraging Native attacks on American settlers in the West.
Young members of Congress from the South and West, called War Hawks (like Henry Clay), wanted to go to war with Britain to:
Defend U.S. honor
Stop Native resistance
Possibly take Canada from Britain
War of 1812 Desire to Expand
War of 1812 overview...
The War of 1812 was fought between 1812 and 1815, a conflict between the United States and Great Britain.
President during the War of 1812.
Native American leader who sided with the British.
War of 1812: U.S. general who became a war hero.
War of 1812: Naval commander, famous for the Battle of Lake Erie.
War of 1812: War Hawk in Congress who pushed for war.
What Battle in 1811 (before the war started) included: U.S. troops led by William Henry Harrison defeated Tecumseh’s followers.
Made many Americans believe Britain was backing Native resistance.
What battle in the War of 1812 included the following: U.S. Navy led by Oliver Hazard Perry won a major victory.
“We have met the enemy and they are ours.”
What Battle in the War of 1812 included the following: U.S. forces defeated the British and their Native allies.
Tecumseh was killed, ending Native hopes of a strong resistance alliance.
What Battle in the War of 1812 included the following: British failed to take the fort.
Inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Battle in the War of the 1812 that included the following: Huge U.S. victory under Andrew Jackson—after the war had technically ended.
Made Jackson a national hero.
What was the Treaty of Ghent?
War of 1812: This treaty mostly just ended the fighting and restored things to how they were before the war.
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Ghent
Results of the War of 1812...
Stalemate with increased nationalism and decline of the Federalist Party. Boosted National Morale.
