The Treaty of Ghent and the War of 1812

What was the main reason for the delay in the news of the Treaty of Ghent reaching North America?

• The treaty was not immediately ratified.

• The treaty was signed in a remote location.

• There was a lack of communication technology.

• The treaty was kept secret by the British.

What was the strategic reason behind the British pushing for the Treaty of Ghent?

• To form an alliance with France.

• To end the war quickly due to financial constraints.

• To gain more territory in North America.

• To pressure the U.S. Congress into accepting the terms.

What did the Treaty of Ghent restore between the U.S. and Great Britain?

• Military alliances.

• A new trade agreement.

• Pre-war borders and conditions.

• Newly acquired territories.

How did the Treaty of Ghent affect American slaves?

• It led to the re-enslavement of freed individuals.

• It had no impact on the status of slaves.

• It resulted in the deportation of freed slaves.

• It allowed freed slaves to maintain their freedom.

What era began in the U.S. as a result of the Treaty of Ghent?

• The Age of Enlightenment.

• The Era of Good Feelings.

• The Era of Reconstruction.

• The Industrial Revolution.