7G Gallopade Ch 5

Why did the United States and Great Britain have a troubled relationship before the War of 1812?

• Impressment of American sailors

• Economic competition over Canada
• Cultural differences in governance
• Disputes over territorial boundaries

How did The Embargo Act impact the U.S. economy?

• boosted the U.S. economy by increasing exports.

• no effect on the U.S. economy whatsoever.

• reduced trade and caused economic distress.

• improved trade relations with foreign countries.

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Who were the "war hawks?"

• Anti-war activists from the 20th century
• pro-war politicians who wanted to enter the War of 1812.

• Military leaders during the American Revolution
• Neutral politicians during the Civil War

Who reportedly saved a portrait of George Washington and government records from fire when the White House was burned.

• Thomas Jefferson

• Dolley Madison

• James Madison

• Jane Addams

How are McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden similar?

• Both cases focus on state rights and limitations of federal power.
• Both cases involve issues related to taxation and state revenue.
• Both cases were decided in favor of state laws over federal laws.
• Both cases affirm federal supremacy (Supremacy Clause)

What were the three parts to the American System developed by Henry Clay.

• A strong banking system, a protective tariff, and infrastructure

• A national currency, free trade, and public education
• Expansion of slavery, state sovereignty, and military funding
• Tax cuts, deregulation, and foreign alliances

The Star Spangled Banner was written at which battle?

• Battle of Baltimore

• Battle of Yorktown
• Battle of Antietam
• Battle of Gettysburg

Who was Tecumseh?

• a member of Congress who favored war with Britain

• a Native American leader who united tribes together to fight against the Americans

• a member of Congress who was against the war with Britain

• a British captain who kidnapped U.S. sailors

Who won the War of 1812?

• The French

• The British

• The United States

• It was a stalemate

What was impressment during the War of 1812?

• the forced recruitment of sailors into the British Navy

• the trade of goods between the U.S. and Britain.

• the voluntary enlistment of sailors in the U.S. Navy.

• a naval battle tactic used by the Americans.