Exploring the Key Events and Causes of the War of 1812

What was one of the main reasons for the War of 1812?

• Disputes over fishing rights

• British support of Native American tribes

• American desire to annex Mexico

• French invasion of Canada

Which two frontiers were involved at the beginning of the War of 1812?

• The Rocky Mountains and the Caribbean Sea

• The Pacific Ocean and the Gulf Coast

• The Great Lakes and the Mississippi River

• The American frontier and the Atlantic Ocean

How did the Napoleonic Wars affect the United States?

• They led to a direct invasion of the US by France

• They strained the US relationship with Great Britain

• They caused the US to ally with Great Britain

• They resulted in the US declaring war on Spain

Who were the 'war hawks' that pushed for the War of 1812?

• Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison

• Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

• John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay

• Alexander Hamilton and John Jay

What was the state of the US military at the start of the War of 1812?

• Focused mainly on naval warfare

• Supported by a large number of European allies

• Ill-prepared to face the British Empire

• Highly prepared and well-equipped

What nickname did the USS Constitution earn during the War of 1812?

• The Invincible

• The Iron Lady

• Old Ironsides

• Old Glory

What significant event happened in Washington DC in 1814?

• The burning of the United States capital

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

• The capture of Fort McHenry

Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner during the War of 1812?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Francis Scott Key

• Andrew Jackson

Which battle propelled Andrew Jackson to national fame?

• The Battle of Mobile

• The Battle of Baltimore

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The Battle of Pensacola

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Ghent?

• The US gained control of Canada

• The British retained Canada and the US kept its land holdings

• The war continued for another year

• The US lost significant territory to Great Britain