Madison and the War of 1812
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- Q1“We consider a neutral flag, on the high seas, as a safeguard to those sailing under it. Great Britain, on the contrary, asserts a right to search for, and seize, her own subjects; and under that cover, as cannot happen, are often seized and taken off, citizens of the United States and citizens or subjects of other neutral countries, navigating the high seas, under the protection of the American flag.” What is Madison describing?The practice of impressmentThe practice of demanding tribute from neutral shipsThe practice of enforcing a naval blockadeThe practice of enforcing an embargo30s
- Q2After the War of 1812, the War Hawks took over leadership of the Republican Party. Which positions did the War Hawks favor?new taxes, a balanced budget, outlawing slavery in the Westtrade, peace treaties with Native Americans, restoring diplomatic ties with Britaintrade, westward expansion, a strong army and navyeconomic regulations, budget cuts, a strong army and navy30s
- Q3Which of the following conclusions is supported by the information in this graph?Both imports and exports reached their lowest levels after the Embargo Act and during the War of 1812.When the Embargo Act was passed, the balance of trade was the highest it had been since 1800.Imports and exports declined after passage of the Embargo Act but returned to peak levels after passage of the Nonintercourse Act.Imports dropped during the War of 1812 but exports remained steady.30s
- Q4Which choice completes this flow chart about Tecumseh’s actions?Battle of TippecanoeBattle of Horseshoe BendBattle of Lake ErieBattle of the Thames30s
- Q5"The only way to stop this evil (white settlement of Indians' land), is for all the red men to unite in claiming a common and equal right in the land as it was at first, and should be now-for it never was divided, but belongs to all...Sell a country! Why not sell the air, the clouds, and the great sea, as well as the Earth?"-Tecumseh, letter to Governor William Henry Harrison, 1810 What does Tecumseh suggest in this letter?Native Americans should get a good price for selling their land.Native Americans should give the land to white people.Native Americans should work together to keep out white settlers.Native Americans should sell the land and divide the profits equally.30s
- Q6"The only way to stop this evil (white settlement of Indians' land), is for all the red men to unite in claiming a common and equal right in the land as it was at first, and should be now-for it never was divided, but belongs to all...Sell a country! Why not sell the air, the clouds, and the great sea, as well as the Earth?"-Tecumseh, letter to Governor William Henry Harrison, 1810 What does this letter suggest about Tecumseh's views of earlier agreements by Native Americans to sell their land?He believes Native Americans were misled.He believes they had no right to sell the land.He supports these agreements.He believes the prices received for the land were too low.30s
- Q7The War of 1812 was caused by all of the following EXCEPT:British attempts to restrict U.S. tradereligious conflictsAmerica's desire to expand its territoryThe Royal Navy's impressment of American seaman30s
- Q8Who led U.S. troops to victory in the Battle of Tippecanoe?William Henry HarrisonSir Isaac BrockWinifred ScottAndrew Jackson30s
- Q9Which treaty ended the War of 1812?Treaty of St. LouisTreaty of MadridTreaty of GhentTreaty of Bucharest30s
- Q10The War of 1812 was fought between:Native Americans, United States, Spain, and FranceNative Americans and CanadaGreat Britain and PortugalSpain, France, and China30s
