War of 1812

What does impressment mean?

• not supporting either side in an argument

• forcing sailors to work on British ships

• group of congressman led by Henry Clay

• a song of praise

Who was Tecumseh?

• A British soldier

• An American general

• An American Indian Chief

• The President of the United States

What were the causes of the War of 1812?

• British blockade of French ports, Impressment of American sailors on British ships, and British gave weapons to American Indians

• ports blocked, James Madison became president, and the WarHawks

• the WarHawks, American Indians getting weapons from Great Britain, and Impressment of American sailors

• USS Constitution, WarHawks, and impressment of American sailors on British ships

What does the term neutral mean?

• To take the side you think is right.

• To argue for both sides.

• Agree with your friends no matter what

• not supporting either side in an argument

What does the term WarHawks mean?

• a group of congressmen led by Henry Clay from South Carolina

• a group of American Indians led by Tecumseh

• a group of planes

• a group of houses used in the war

What is one reason the WarHawks wanted the United States to go to war with Great Britain?

• to open ports back up

• To force out the British-so it would lead to less conflicts with American Indians

• to remain neutral

• To help France

What nickname did the USS Constitution receive?

• Old Battle Ship

• New Iron Fights

• Heavy Metal Sides

• Old Iron Sides

Who sent the following message, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."?

• General William Henry Harrison

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• James Madison

• George Washington

During the War of 1812, the British set fire to what?

• The White House

• The Capitol

• The Treasury

• The White House, The Capitol, The Treasury, and other important government buildings

What did Dolly Madison save from the White House?

• a portrait of George Washington

• Their dog

• The silver items

• Nothing she just ran out