Skills 6 Ch. 3: U.S. Presidents and War Decisions

Who had to make a hard choice about going to war?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

Who did James Madison decide to side with?

• The War Hawks

• The British

• The French

• The Merchants

What was a good thing for the Americans during the war?

• The British could only send some troops

• The British had a huge army

• The British had the biggest navy

• The British were very close

Who hoped for peace instead of war?

• The merchants

• The War Hawks

• The British

• The French

What was the role of James Madison during the decision to go to war?

• President

• General

• Senator

• Governor

What did the United States not have in 1812 that many European countries did?

• A king or queen

• A president

• A parliament

• A senate

What did the United States have instead of a monarchy?

• A dictatorship

• A democracy

• An oligarchy

• A theocracy

What did the United States not have in 1812 that was common in Europe?

• A president

• A king or queen

• A parliament

• A senate

Who was the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Abraham Lincoln

Who was the president during the attack on Canada?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams