Exploring the Causes of the War of 1812

What major conflict in Europe influenced the War of 1812?

• The Franco-Prussian War

• The Crimean War

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Seven Years' War

What was the United States' official stance regarding the conflict between Britain and France?

• Neutral rights

• Supporting France

• Isolationism

• Supporting Britain

What practice by the British Navy angered Americans and contributed to the War of 1812?

• Taxing American goods

• Burning American towns

• Impressment of American sailors

• Blockading American ports

What was the name of the American ship attacked by the British warship HMS Leopard?

• USS Enterprise

• USS Independence

• USS Chesapeake

• USS Constitution

Who were the War Hawks?

• American naval officers

• A faction of Native Americans

• Young congressmen pushing for war

• A group of British soldiers

Which president requested Congress to declare war on Britain in 1812?

• John Adams

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

How many soldiers were in the American military when the War of 1812 was declared?

• 240,000

• 67,000

• 24,000

• 6,700

What was the size of the British military compared to the American military at the start of the War of 1812?

• Thirty times larger

• About the same size

• Twice as large

• Ten times larger

What was the primary argument for the U.S. declaring war on Britain?

• British blockades

• British occupation of American territory

• Impressment and Native American attacks

• Taxation without representation

What could have potentially prevented the War of 1812 according to the video?

• Faster communication

• Better military preparation

• More diplomatic efforts

• Stronger alliances