The Trouble with the British

Who was the president of the United States in 1812?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Napoleon

Why were many Americans angry with the British in 1812?

• The British forced some American men to serve in the British Navy.

• The British forced some French men to serve in the British Navy.

• The British forced some Native Americans to serve in the British Navy.

What is another reason many Americans were angry with the British in 1812?

• The British were trading with the French.

• The British were trading with the Spanish.

• The British were trading with Native Americans.

Which part of North America was still controlled by the British in 1812?

• the United States

• Mexico

• Canada

Which country was already fighting a war with Great Britain in 1812?

• France

• Spain

• Germany

What did President Madison have to think long and hard about?

• President Madison had to think long and hard about whether he wanted to still be president.

• President Madison had to think long and hard about declaring war.

• President Madison had to think long and hard about impressing British sailors in the U. S. Navy.

The Americans had problems with​ ​ ​ (a)   .

• both the French and the British
• sailors in the navy
• soldiers in the army

How did Americans feel when they read stories about men taken by the British?

• angry

• sad

• happy

In 1812, most Americans were what?

• Most Americans were sailors.

• Most Americans were soldiers.

• Most Americans were farmers.