Heritage Studies 3 Chapter 5

What were the results of the War of 1812 peace treaty?

• It put everything back to the way it was before war.

• European countries did not respect America as a truly independent nation.

• European countries began to respect America as a truly independent nation.

Why did the British want to take Washington, D.C.?

• It was the capital of the U.S.

• It was an important port city.

Why did the Americans try to take over Canada first?

• Canada had many natural resources.

• Canada was a powerful colony of Britain.

Why was Britain not ready to fight a war in the U.S.?

• Britain did not have a regular army to fight wars.

• Britain was already fighting a war with France.

Why did the United States go to war with Great Britain in 1812?

• British stopped US trade ships and took US soldiers.

• British didn't stop US trade ships and left US soldiers.

• The British supplied weapons to the Indians in the US

Why was American national government unable to pay its bills?

• The Indians would not pay their taxes, so the government made less money.

• When America stopped selling goods to other countries, the government made less money.

Who helped write the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and encouraged people to accept them?

Answer explanation

James Madison

Who saved the painting of George Washington from burning in the White House?

• James Madison

• Dolley Madison

• Andrew Jackson

Who led the American army against the British at New Orleans?

• James Madison

• Dolley Madison

• Andrew Jackson

Who wrote the poem that is now America's National Anthem?

• Francis Scott Key

• Dolley Madison

• Andrew Jackson