Skills 6 Ch 3: James Madison and the War of 1812

Who did James Madison decide to side with?

• The War Hawks

• The merchants

• The British

• The French

What did James Madison ask Congress to do?

• Declare war

• Make peace

• Build a navy

• Trade with Britain

How long did a U.S. president serve before a new election?

• Two years

• Four years

• Six years

• Eight years

Who was James Madison?

• A king

• A queen

• An elected president

• A knight

What type of government did James Madison represent?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What was the size of the U.S. Army in 1812?

• About 4,000 soldiers

• About 10,000 soldiers

• About 20,000 soldiers

• About 50,000 soldiers

What were farmers given for joining the army?

• Free education

• Money and land

• New homes

• Free food

What was unexpected about the U.S. Navy?

• It was very large.

• It was very small.

• It was very fast.

• It was very old.

What did the U.S. Navy do better than expected?

• Build ships

• Win naval battles

• Train soldiers

• Explore new lands

What was the setting of the battles mentioned?

• In the desert

• On the seas

• In the forest

• In the city