APUSH War of 1812 Quiz

Between which years did the British impress 10,000 Americans?

• 1800-1805

• 1803-1807

• 1810-1815

• 1795-1800

What was the British intent in intercepting the Chesapeake?

• To search for British deserters

• To seize American goods

• To establish a blockade

• To negotiate a treaty

How many sailors were seized from the Chesapeake?

• Four

• Two

• Six

• Eight

How many of the seized sailors had served in the Royal Navy?

• Three

• One

• Two

• Four

What was the British strategy involving New Orleans in 1814?

• To negotiate peace

• To invade and capture the city

• To establish a trade route

• To form an alliance with local tribes

What did the Red Sticks consider Americans to be?

• Friends

• Allies

• Land thieves

• Neighbors

Who arrived in Washington from the Hartford Convention to present their demands?

• Federalist emissaries

• British diplomats

• French ambassadors

• Democratic-Republican leaders

How were the Federalists mocked by the Democratic-Republicans?

• As defeatists and traitors

• As heroes and patriots

• As allies and friends

• As leaders and visionaries

What was the primary goal of the Jefferson Embargo Act?

• To punish France

• To stop British impressment of American sailors

• To increase American exports

• To form an alliance with Spain

What was a significant consequence of the Jefferson Embargo Act on the American economy?

• Increased trade with Europe

• Economic prosperity

• Severe economic downturn

• Formation of new trade alliances