Thursday HW- James Madison

Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Treaty of Ghent in 1814?

• It expanded U.S. territory into Canada.

• It re-established the political boundaries of North America as they were before the war.

• It required Britain to pay reparations for damages to American ships.

• It placed restrictions on American trade with European nations.

Explain why James Madison and the United States decided to go to war with Great Britain in 1812. In your response, include at least two factors that contributed to the conflict and how the Treaty of Ghent addressed the outcome.

Determine which detail describes the causes and effects of the War of 1812. Correctly Identify each choice.

Groups:

(a) Causes of the War of 1812

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(b) Effects of the War of 1812

• Creation of a stronger U.S. military

• Improved relations with Britain post-war

• Support for Native American attacks on American frontier settlements

• Economic pressure from the War Hawks in Congress

• Establishment of the United States as a global power

• Nationalism and desire to assert American sovereignty

• Heightened national pride and unity

• Desire for territorial expansion into Canada

• Impressment of American sailors by the British Navy

• Trade restrictions imposed by Britain on the United States

• Expansion of U.S. territory in the Northwest

• British interference with American shipping

• American gained international respect and recognition

• British provided support to Native Americans

• Increased American manufacturing and industrial growth

• End of the Federalist Party as a political force

• American sailors were forced into the British military

Which event inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner," which later became the United States' national anthem?

• The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

• The American victory at the Battle of New Orleans

• The bombardment of Fort McHenry by British forces

• The capture of Washington, D.C., by British troops

Which of the following is true about the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812?

• It resulted in significant territorial gains for the United States.

• It required Britain to return American ships seized during the war.

• It ended British impressment of American sailors but did not change territorial boundaries

• It forced Britain to surrender its Canadian territories to the United States.

Which of the following completes the table below?

• Supported a strong central government

• Supported the French in most arguments

• Supported a strong state government

• Supported United States farmers

How did the War of 1812 significantly affect the United States economy?

• Surge in patriotism

• Expansion in manufacturing

• Increase in foreign respect

• Weakening of Native influence

Which of the following statements BEST reflects a key belief of the Democratic-Republican Party?

• "The Supreme Court must have the freedom to interpret the Constitution as it sees fit."

• “Unless we take steps to encourage manufacturing, our national economy will fail.”

• “The growing power of the central government is a threat to the rights of the states.”

• “The United States must strengthen its economic bond with Great Britain.”

Which characteristics describes the Era of Good Feelings? Select THREE correct answers. 

• New laws prevented foreign trade

• Renewed sense of nationalism

• High tariffs set to protect U.S. manufacturing

• More power was given to state governments

• One party political system

Which Battle did General Andrew Jackson defeat the British unaware that the War had ended?

• Battle of Fort Nixon

• Battle of Gettesburg

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Montesquie