Another War Already

When the war of 1812 began the US had

• a large army and navy.

• a small army and navy.

In 1812, what job did most Americans have?

• They were farmers.

• They were soldiers.

In 1812, our government was hoping the British wouldn't fight because they were too busy…

• fighting with France.

• training their soldiers.

The British had a three part plan which included an attack on…

• Washington DC

• New York

Who joined the British in fighting the Americans in Canada?

• France

• Native Americans

Some of our important victories came when we fought …

• on land

• at sea

America hired these people to help stop British ships and take their supplies.

• pirates

• Native Americans

The Americans always knew they would win the War of 1812.

• True

• False

One reason the Americans were worried that we might not win the war was because…

• we had too many supplies

• money was running out

Another reason the Americans were worried was that

• Britain was not fighting France anymore

• Britain was getting help from France