US History U6.3: War of 1812

What group pushed for war with Britain in the years leading up to the War of 1812?

• War Hawks

• British Loyalists

• Native American Tribes

• U.S. Navy

The Battle of Tippecanoe was significant in the War of 1812 because it:

• marked the beginning of the War of 1812.

• was a decisive victory for the British.

• united various Native American tribes against American expansion.

• led to the signing of the Treaty of Ghent.

Who was the U.S. general famous for his victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe and later became the 9th President of the U.S?

• James Madison

• William Henry Harrison

• Tecumseh

• Oliver Hazard Perry

What role did Tecumseh play in the War of 1812?

• He was a British general.

• He was a Native American leader who allied with the British.

• He was a U.S. president during the war.

• He was a French diplomat.

Tenskwatawa was a Native American leader known for his influence during the War of 1812. What was his role?

• He was a military leader who led battles against American forces.

• He was a spiritual leader who inspired Native American resistance.

• He was a diplomat who negotiated peace treaties.

• He was a trader who supplied weapons to the British.

During the War of 1812, what significant event took place in Washington, D.C.?

• The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The Burning of Washington

• The Siege of Fort McHenry

Dolley Madison is famous for saving which important item during the War of 1812?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• A portrait of George Washington

• The Bill of Rights

Oliver Hazard Perry's role in the War of 1812 was to:

• lead American forces to victory at the Battle of Lake Erie

• negotiate peace with the British

• serve as a spy for the American government

• command the British naval forces

The Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812 was significant because:

• it marked the first time ironclad ships were used in battle.

• it ensured American control of the lake for the rest of the war.

• it was the largest naval battle in history.

• it resulted in the capture of Washington, D.C.

Who led the U.S. forces in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815?

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee