War of 1812

What were four causes of the War of 1812?

• Russian interference with American trade, Russian support of Native American resistance, American desire for territorial expansion, and American impressment of Russian sailors.

• British impressment of American sailors, British interference with American trade, British support of Native American resistance, and American desire for territorial expansion.

• French interference with American trade, French support of Native American resistance, American desire for territorial expansion, and American impressment of British sailors.

• Spanish interference with American trade, Spanish support of Native American resistance, American desire for territorial expansion, and American impressment of Spanish sailors.

Name two naval battles that took place during the War of 1812.

• Battle of Lake Erie, Battle of Lake Champlain

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Thames

• Battle of Baltimore

Why was the Battle of Fort McHenry important?

• It inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star-Spangled Banner'.

• It led to the capture of the British fleet.

• It marked the end of the American Revolution.

• It resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Fort McHenry.

What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?

• The Battle of New Orleans was the final major battle of the War of 1812.

• The Battle of New Orleans was a minor skirmish with no significant impact.

• The Battle of New Orleans led to the annexation of Louisiana by the United States.

• The Battle of New Orleans was fought during the American Civil War.

What was the Treaty of Ghent?

• A peace treaty signed between France and Great Britain to end the Napoleonic Wars.

• A treaty signed between the United States and Mexico to end the Mexican-American War.

• A peace treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain to end the War of 1812.

• A trade agreement between the United States and France.

What was the Hartford Convention?

• A treaty signed between the United States and Great Britain to end the War of 1812.

• A political party formed in New England to support the War of 1812.

• A series of meetings held by New England Federalists opposing the War of 1812

• A series of meetings held by Southern Democrats opposing the War of 1812.

What were four effects of the War of 1812?

• Decreased trade between the United States and Europe

• Increased American nationalism, Weakening of Native American resistance, Growth of American manufacturing, Strengthening of the United States military

• Expansion of British influence in North America

• Loss of Native American land and sovereignty

Which country was the primary opponent of the United States in the War of 1812?

• Russia

• Spain

• France

• United Kingdom

Who wrote the poem that later became the lyrics of the United States national anthem, inspired by the Battle of Fort McHenry?

• Francis Scott Key

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which future U.S. president became a national hero as a result of his leadership in the Battle of New Orleans?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson