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War of 1812

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16 questions
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  • Q1
    Which practice greatly angered the American people and was a major cause of tension between the United States and Great Britain?
    Protectionism
    Tribute
    Expansionism
    Impressment
    30s
  • Q2
    Which country did the United States fight against in the War of 1812?
    Spain
    Germany
    France
    Great Britain
    30s
  • Q3
    What were the Orders in Council and the Berlin and Milan Decrees?
    Trade restrictions imposed by France and Great Britain
    Trade agreements between the United States and Great Britain
    Alliances formed between Native American tribes and Britain
    Treaties that ended the War of 1812
    30s
  • Q4
    What did many Americans see as an obstacle to their expansionist goals?
    Trade restrictions
    British-controlled Canada
    Impressment
    Native American conflicts
    30s
  • Q5
    Which statement best describes the impact of the War of 1812 on American society?
    It caused a decline in the population of Native American tribes.
    It led to the expansion of voting rights for women.
    It resulted in the end of slavery in the United States.
    It boosted American patriotism and a sense of national identity.
    30s
  • Q6
    Who were the Barbary Pirates?
    English pirates who attacked ships in the Caribbean
    North African pirates who attacked ships in the Mediterranean
    Carthaginian pirates who attacked ships in the Atlantic
    Ottoman pirates who attacked ships in the Indian Ocean
    30s
  • Q7
    Where were the Barbary Pirates primarily based?
    North Africa
    Caribbean
    South America
    Middle East
    30s
  • Q8
    Which country sold the Louisiana Purchase to the United States?
    France
    Spain
    Mexico
    England
    30s
  • Q9
    Who was the President of the United States when the Louisiana Purchase was made?
    Thomas Jefferson
    James Madison
    Abraham Lincoln
    George Washington
    30s
  • Q10
    How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
    $5 million
    $15 million
    $25 million
    $50 million
    30s
  • Q11

    A primary source is...

    written by an acclaimed author

    written during the time you're studying.

    written after the time you're studying.

    published only in books

    30s
  • Q12

    The United States declared war on Great Britain on...

    July 17, 1812

    November 7, 1811

    July 4th, 1789

    May 4th, 1807

    30s
  • Q13

    The War of 1812 was fought between the years

    1812-1816

    1812-1815

    1812-1813

    1812-1826

    30s
  • Q14

    Which of the following was a consequence of the War of 1812?

    Former generals like William Henry Harrison and Andrew Jackson were disgraced.

    The British gained territory and fishing rights near Maine.

    The Democratic-Republicans fell out of favor.

    National pride in the United States surged.

    30s
  • Q15

    The final battle of the War of 1812 was a US victory at...

    Lake Champlain

    Thames River

    Baltimore

    New Orleans

    Fort Bowyer

    30s

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