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Seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military
Impressment
Manufacturing
Embargo
Nullify
People in Congress who wanted the War of 1812 to happen
American Indians
Embargo
Warhawks
British
a time period in the U.S. that reflected a sense of nationalism
Era of Good Feelings
Treaty of Ghent
colonization
War of 1812
officially ended the War of 1812
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
Treaty of Ghent
Which of the following is a cause of the War of 1812? Select all that apply
French naval attacks on U.S. harbors
British invasions of countries allied with the United States
French embargoes on trade with the United States
British impressment of U.S. sailors
The British support of Native American attacks on American western settlements
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner after seeing the flag still there over Fort McHenry?
Francis Scott Key
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
James Madison
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 were the British allied with in the War of 1812?
The Creek Native Americans
The Russians
The French
What happened to Washington DC during the War of 1812?
The British burned the city, including the White House and the Capitol
The Americans defended the city and kept the British away
Cherokee and Creek Native Americans protested against their treatment by the US government
The city rapidly expanded as trade with Europe decreased.
Where did the first battles of the War of 1812 take place?
Canada and the Great Lakes
Great Britain
Washington DC
New Orleans
The Embargo Act of 1807 blocked trade with all European countries and hurt ______ the most.
the Americans
the British
the French
the Native Americans
The Non-Intercourse Act stopped trade with which two nations? Select two choices
The British
The French
The Germans
The Native Americans
The Italians
William Henry Harrison negotiated what with the Native Americans?
Turning over land to the United States
Turning over gold to the United States
Agreeing to a lasting peace
Agreeing to pay taxes to the United States
Who is credited with saving a portrait of George Washington and other important papers just hours before the British attacked and burned down Washington DC?
Dolley Madison
Martha Washington
Martha Jefferson
Abigail Adams
In the Battle of New Orleans, there were 291 British casualties. Led by Andrew Jackson, how many American casualties were there?
Around 12
Around 1,200
Around 100
None
What sort of relationship did the US have with Britain after the war?
Friendly- a return to trade
Strained- do not get along
The War ended in a sketchy truce
Enemies to the death
Select the 2 countries who were fighting in the War of 1812/ Seleccione los 2 países que lucharon en la Guerra de 1812
United States of America
Great Britain
France
Germany
Select 2 things the British were doing to anger America / Seleccione 2 cosas que los británicos estaban haciendo para enojar a Estados Unidos
Helping Native Americans/ Ayudando a los nativos americanos
Having the policy of impressments/ Contar con la póliza de impresiones
Refusing to sell tea to America/ Negarse a vender té a América
Helping Napoleon buy back Louisiana/ Ayudando a Napoleón a recomprar Luisiana
What was the purpose of the Embargo Act of 1807?/ ¿Cuál fue el propósito de la Ley de Embargo de 1807?
Block all trade from all foreign nations/ Bloquear todo el comercio de todas las naciones extranjeras
Block trade from only the British/ Bloquear el comercio solo de los británicos
Block trade from only the French/ Bloquear el comercio solo de los franceses
Block trade from only Asia/ Bloquee el comercio solo de Asia
Why was the Embargo Act of 1807 a bad idea?/ ¿Por qué la Ley de Embargo de 1807 fue una mala idea?
The USA was too weak of an economy to threaten other countries/ Estados Unidos era una economía demasiado débil para amenazar a otros países
France ignored it and do whatever it wanted/ Francia lo ignoró y hizo lo que quiso.
USA businesses wanted to also ban trade from New York / Las empresas estadounidenses también querían prohibir el comercio desde Nueva York
The British invaded the United States in response / Los británicos invadieron los Estados Unidos en respuesta.
Select the image that represents the policy of impressments/ Seleccione la imagen que representa la política de impresiones
Select a question that would go with this image/ Seleccione una pregunta que iría con esta imagen
Why is half of the image in sunlight and the other half in shade?
Why did King George fight Napoleon?
Why are is a volcano erupting in the background?
Who is the 2nd president?
What city was invaded and burned during the War of 1812? / ¿Qué ciudad fue invadida e incendiada durante la Guerra de 1812?
Los Angeles
Washington DC
Seattle
Las Vegas
James Madison was president during the War of 1812. Select the image of him. / ¿Qué ciudad fue invadida e incendiada durante la Guerra de 1812?
Select 3 outcomes from the War of 1812 / Seleccione 3 resultados de la Guerra de 1812
The US economy grew / La economía de los Estados Unidos creció
Americans gained more pride / Las estadounidenses ganaron más orgullo
The USA showed the world it was strong / Estados Unidos le mostró al mundo que era fuerte
America took over Canada from the British / Estados Unidos se apoderó de Canadá de los británicos
True or False: James Madison became the first president to ask Congress to Declare War / Verdadero o falso: James Madison se convirtió en el primer presidente en pedirle al Congreso que declarara la guerra
True
False
_______________________: seizing ships and forcing American sailors into serving the British Navy.
Tariffication
Nullication
Impressment
Prosperity
The __________________ Act did not allow trade between the US and France. It was a cause of the War of 1812.
Judiciary
Trade
Embargo
Tariff
______________ were politicians who wanted to go to war with England.
Doves
War Hawks
War Precursors
War Convocations
Americans were mad that the British still occupied forts in the _____________________ after the Revolution.
Ohio River Valley
Appalachian Mountains
Ozark Mountains
Great Lakes region
_____________________ was a Shawnee Indian who was supported by the British.
Tippecanoe
Tecumseh
Quanah Parker
Geronimo
The Shawnee were defeated by Americans at the Battle of ___________________.
Tecumseh
Tippecanoe
Hastings
Green River
What American city was burned by the British?
New York City
Washington, DC
Richmond, VA
Philadelphia, PA
Dolley Madison reportedly saved a portrait of _________________ from fire when the White House was burned.
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
King George III
John Calhoun was a War Hawk from ___________________.
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Georgia
South Carolina
____________________ was a War Hawk from Kentucky.
John C. Calhoun
Henry Clay
Andrew Jackson
James Monroe
British forts in the Ohio River Valley limited ________________.
trade with the Native Americans
trade with Canada
westward expansion
American manufacturing
____________________ wrote the Star Spangled Banner.
Julia Ward Howe
Henry Clay
Dolley Madison
Francis Scott Key
The Star Spangled Banner was inspired by the Battle of _________________________.
New Orleans
Trenton
Tippecanoe
Fort McHenry
Who won the War of 1812?
The French
The British
The United States
It was a stalemate
The Battle of _______________________ occurred after the War of 1812 had ended.
Tippecanoe
Saratoga
Yorktown
New Orleans
_______________________ was the nickname of General Andrew Jackson.
Old Hickory
Old Fuss and Feathers
Ironman
War Hawk
The Treaty of _______________ ended the War of 1812.
Paris
Versailles
Ghent
Tippecanoe
The US became more ____________________ as a result of the War of 1812.
healthy
self-sufficient
democratic
aggressive
__________________________ is an economic system in which private business operates in competition and largely free of state control.
Socialism
Communism
Free Enterprise
Republicanism
_____________________ refers to a hands-off approach by the government.
Laissez-faire
Boujee
Self-sufficiency
Cottage industry
After the War of 1812, ________________ power in America was eliminated.
Canadian
French
Mexican
British
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the War of 1812?
Impressment
The British were providing arms to the Native Americans on the frontier
The Embargo Act of 1807
The Stamp Act
Who was president during the War of 1812?
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
James Madison
Prices are set in a by _____________________ in our economy.
supply and demand
the census
the electoral college
oligarchs
War Hawks and President Madison hoped to gain land in _______________________ .
Mexico
Honduras
Canada
Greenland
How did nationalism influence the political landscape of the United States in the early 19th century?
It led to the decline of political parties.
It fostered a sense of unity and identity among citizens.
It caused the fragmentation of the nation into regional factions.
It resulted in the isolation of the United States from global affairs.
Which of the following was a primary cause of impressment by the British Navy in the early 1800s?
The desire to expand British territories.
The shortage of sailors due to ongoing wars.
The enforcement of trade agreements.
What was one economic impact of the embargo imposed by the United States in the early 19th century?
It led to a significant increase in American manufacturing.
It caused a decrease in agricultural exports.
It resulted in a surplus of foreign goods.
It improved international trade relations.
What was the significance of the Monroe Doctrine in shaping U.S. foreign policy?
It established the United States as a colonial power.
It declared the Western Hemisphere off-limits to European colonization.
It promoted free trade with European nations.
It encouraged alliances with Latin American countries.
Who was the Shawnee Chief that wanted to form a confederacy to unite all Native Americans to stop white settlers from moving onto Native American lands?
Blackfoot
Tecumseh
Crazy Horse
Sitting Bull
Evaluate the influence of the War Hawks on U.S. policy leading up to the War of 1812.
They advocated for peace and diplomacy with Britain.
They pushed for military action against Native American tribes.
They were instrumental in promoting war with Britain.
They sought to expand U.S. territory through negotiations.
Who led American troops at the Battle of New Orleans?
William Henry Harrison
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
George Washington
What role did tariffs play in the economic development of the United States during the 19th century?
They discouraged domestic manufacturing.
They protected American industries from foreign competition.
They led to a decrease in government revenue.
They promoted free trade with European countries.
What was the impact of the War Hawks' advocacy on the U.S. decision to enter the War of 1812?
It delayed the declaration of war against Britain.
It strengthened the U.S. military alliances with European nations.
It accelerated the decision to declare war on Britain.
It led to a peaceful resolution of conflicts with Britain.
What nickname was given to Congressmen like John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay?
doves
militants
warmongers
war hawks
Who was the Shawnee chief who built a confederacy among Native American nations?
The Prophet
Tecumseh
Blue Jacket
Osceola
Who was the president that declared war on Britain in 1812?
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
What was a reason for declaring war on Britain in 1812?
Britain attacking the U.S. cargo ships.
Impressment
Supplying weapons to the Native Americans
all of the above
Which act during Thomas Jefferson's presidency eliminated trade with all foreign countries?
Neutrality Act
Adams-Onis Act
Embargo Act
Nonintercourse Act
Which act allowed trade with foreign countries except Britain and France?
Neutrality Act
Proclammation Act
Embargo Act
Non-intercource Act
At what battle with the Native Americans was Prophetstown burned down and the Prophet was killed?
Battle of Lake Erie
Battle of Tippercanoe
Battle of Thames
Battle of New Orleans
Which group of Democratic-Republicans pushed James Madison for war with Great Britain?
War Eagles
War Falcons
War Hawks
War birds
Which navy commodore became a national hero after the Battle of Lake Erie?
Andrew Jackson
Oliver Hazard Perry
James Madison
William Henry Harrison
Which American General became famous after the Battle of Tippercanoe?
Washington
Andrew Jackson
William Henry Harrison
Oliver Hazard Perry
Which battle took place after the War of 1812 was over?
Battle of Tippercanoe
Battle of Thames
Battle of Lake Erie
Battle of New Orleans
Tecumseh was killed in the Battle of __________.
Tippercanoe
Lake Erie
Thames
New Orleans
Andrew Jackson became a national hero in the Battle of _________.
Tippercanoe
Thames
New Orleans
Lake Erie
The treaty to end the war of 1812 with the British was the Treaty of _________
Paris
Ghent
New Orleans
Belgium
After which battle did Francis Scott Key write the Star Spangle Banner?
Thames
Lake Erie
Fort McHenry
Washington D.C.
In which battle was the nations Capital and the White House burned down by the British?
New Orleans
Washington D.C.
Ghent
Lake Erie
The Rush-Bagot Agreement stated that ___________.
Florida would be given to the U.S.
Both the U.S. and Britain would demilitarize the Great Lakes.
the U.S. could fish off the coast of Canada.
Texas would be part of the U.S.
Which agreement said that the 49 degree latitude line would be the border between Canada and the U.S.
Rush-Bagot Agreement
Adams-Onis Treaty
Convention of 1818
Treaty of Paris
What treaty, signed with Spain gave Florida to the U.S.?
Rush-Bagot Treaty
Convention of 1818
Adams-Onis Treaty
Treaty of Paris
Which Native American group fled to Florida to hide from the U.S.?
Blackfoot
Seminoles
Cherokee
Mohawks
Which terms refers to the sense of pride for your country?
Prideful
Nationalism
Peaceful
Eventful
The election of 1800 was decided by
The Senate
the popular vote
the Electoral College
The House of Representatives
Which case represented the first time the Supreme Court reviewed and ruled on acts of the other branches of government?
Adams vs. Jefferson
Jefferson v. Madison
Marbury v. Madison
Marshall v. Madison
Who had John Adams named to serve as the chief justice of the Supreme Court?
Aarron Burr
George Washington
John Marshall
Thomas Jefferson
Before it was transferred in 1802, the Louisiana Territory belonged to
England
France
Louisiana
Spain
The size of the United Sates doubled with the
adoption of New Orleans
the expedition of Lewis and Clark
The Louisiana Purchase
Zebulon Pike's Expedition
Which politician died as a result of a duel?
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
True or False...The Embargo Act prohibited trade with other countries.
True
False
The great Shawnee leader, Tecumseh was killed in the
Battle of Lake Erie
Battle of Thames
Battle of Tippecanoe
Battle of Toronto
The leading War Hawks were
Calhoun and Harrison
Clay and Calhoun
Clay and Tecumseh
Decatur and Pickney
One of the buildings burned by the British was:
the Capitol
Mount Vernon
The Patent Office
Washington Manor
The "Star-Spangled Banner" was written by
Andrew Jackson
Francis Scott Key
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Which battle made Andrew Jackson a national hero and eventually helped him to win the presidency?
Battle of Lake Erie
Battle of the Bulge
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Thames
The Supreme Cuurt reviewing and ruling on acts of other branches of government is called
judicial review
law review
supremacy
Supreme ruling
What was one of the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
to build schools and hospitals
to deliver documents to the French officials
to establish trade with Canada
to find a map the Northwest Passage
From which harbor did Francis Scott Key, author of the "Star-Spangled Banner", watch anxiously through the night of September 13th and 14th from the bombardment from Fort McHenry?
Baltimore, Maryland
Charleston, South Carolina
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C.
What was the Treaty of Ghent?
Ended the American revolution
Ended the war of 1812
End of world war 2
End of the American Civil war
Which future president gets very popular after the battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
George Washington
James Madison
Abraham Lincoln
What was the Embargo act of 1807?
Due to British impressment Thomas Jefferson decided to cancel all trade with Great Britain
Due to French impressment Thomas Jefferson decided to cancel all trade with France
Due to British impressment Thomas Jefferson decided to increase all trade with Great Britain
Due to French impressment Thomas Jefferson decided to increase all trade with France
What were the primary causes of the War of 1812
Impressment and the Native American alliance with Britain
Taxation without representation and the intolerable acts
Slavery and economic differences
Territorial disputes and industrialization
What was the Louisiana Purchase ?
Thomas Jefferson bought an area of land that doubled the size of the country and secured us the port of New Orleans
Thomas Jefferson bought an area of land that tripled the size of the country and secured us the port of New Orleans
Thomas Jefferson bought an area of land that tripled the size of the country and secured us the port of San Francisco
Thomas Jefferson bought an area of land that doubled the size of the country and secured us the port of San Francisco
Why is Marbury V Madison significant ?
The Supreme Court gained the Power of Judicial review
The President gained the Power of Judicial review
Congress gained the Power of Judicial review
State governments gained the Power of Judicial review
What was the "quasi war"
When French Ships started attacking American ships on the high seas
When British Ships started attacking American ships on the high seas
When Native Americans were raiding frontier settlements in the west
When Spainish Ships started attacking American ships on the high seas
Why was Monroe's presidency known as the " Era of Good Feelings " ( three reasons)
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
The United States pledged to protect all South and North American countries from further European colonization
The United States pledged to protect all Asian countries from further European colonization
The United States pledged to protect all North and South American countries from further Asian colonization
The United States pledged to protect all European countries from further South American colonization
What were the Alien and sedition acts?
John Adams violated the first amendment by making it a crime to insult the federalist party
John Adams violated the third amendment by making it a crime to insult the Democratic republicans
Thomas Jefferson violated the first amendment by making it a crime to insult the democratic republicans
Thomas Jefferson violated the third amendment by making it a crime to insult the federalist party
Who was president during the war of 1812?
George Washington
John Adams
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
What happened at the battle of Baltimore that was significant
The American national anthem was created by Francis Scott Key
The American national anthem was created by George Washington
The entire British navy was destroyed a huge win for America
Baltimore was captured and our flag was no longer there
Native Americans disliked Americans because they were slowly taking their land. What direction were Americans expanding into?
West
East
North
South
What year did Andrew Jackson become president of the U.S?
1815
1824
1812
1829
(a) was the leader of British troops during the Battle of New Orleans
Who were the four candidates during the U.S presidential election of 1824?
Sir Edward Pakenham, Henry Clay, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson
William C.C Claiborne, Henry Clay, Alexander Hamilton, Andrew Jackson
Samuel Tilden, Rutherford B. Hayes, William H. Taft, Andrew Jackson
William H. Crawford, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay, Andrew Jackson
What is an embargo?
a prohibition on trade
a permission of trade
a possession of trade
a persecution on trade
When was the Corrupt Bargain?
1812
1820
1824
1828
This term refers to stealing a nation's military
domination
impressment
annex
vengeance
What event caused Andrew Jackson to have a deep rooted hate for the British?
Stamp Act
War of 1812
Battle of New Orleans
American Revolution
A common idea amongst Americans during the 1800s was that moving ___ would benefit the country.
west
north
east
south
The (a) were a group of Native Americans that fought alongside Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812.
What is voter turnout?
the number of candidates that participate in an election
the amount of eligible voters who actually vote in an election
the government party that wins the election
the winner of the election
Which military branch were the first to experience conflict during the War of 1812?
navy
army
Marines
Air Force
This is the country where the Treaty of Ghent was formed?
France
Great Britain
United States
Belgium
(a) acres of land were ceded to the U.S a result of winning the War of 1812.
In order to win a presidential election, you MUST receive the majority of ___
Electoral college votes
Judicial votes
Senatorial votes
Popular votes
What is the Corrupt Bargain?
when Sir Edward Pakenham planned an attack on Louisiana with 8,000 British troops
when corruption is bargained
when Henry Clay persuaded the Electoral College to vote for John Quincy Adams instead of Andrew Jackson
when impressment and trading embargos began by the British troops unto the Americans
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_________ was the Native American leader against the westward expansion of the United States
Sitting Bull
Sitting Turtle
Tecumseh
Willian Henry Harrison
Who was the Governor of the Indiana Territory for the war of 1812?
Tecumseh
Andrew Jackson
John Marshall
William Henry Harrison
What were 2 reasons that the War Hawks wanted war with England?
Expansion into Canada
Nationalism
Impressment
Making Doves Cry
Tecumseh lost his life in what battle?
Thames
Tippecanoe
Lake Erie
Lake Michigan
What army was able to burn down the White House?
French
Creek Indians
Mohawk Indians
British
What was the Nickname given to the USS Constitution during the War of 1812?
Old Hickory
Old Ironsides
Old Mcdonald
Old Betsy
The 2 leaders of the War Hawks were...
William Henry Harrison
Henry Clay
John C. Reilly
John C. Calhoun
What was the name of the town attacked in the Battle of Tippecanoe?
Pleasantville
Holly
Prophetstown
Jamestown
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