War of 1812 & Expansion
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- Q1What was the major cause of the War of 1812?Andrew Jackson's victory at New OrleansBritish were terrorizing U.S. trade routesFederalists in the northeast wanted warFrancis Scott Key attacked U.S. ships30s
- Q2Who was opposed to war with Britain?James MadisonWar hawksBritish impressersFederalist in the Northeast30s
- Q3Which of the following is not a major event of the War of 1812?Battle of New OrleansBritish attack Fort McHenry in BaltimoreBritish attack on capture Washington D.C.U.S. purchases Louisiana30s
- Q4When the British set the White House on fire who would not leave until they rescued important documents and George Washington's portrait?Dolly MadisonJames MedisonAndrew JacksonFrancis Scott Key30s
- Q5Who wrote The Star-Spangled Banner" while watching the British attack Fort McHenry?Dolly MadisonFrancis Scott KeyGeorge WashingtonJames Madison30s
- Q6What was considered the final battle of the War of 1812 even though the war was over?The Treaty of GhentBritish burn the White HouseAttack on Fort McHenryBattle of New Orleans30s
- Q7How did Andrew Jackson become famous?By rescuing George Washington's portrait from the White HouseBy defeating the British at the Battle of New OrleansBy writing the Star-Spangled BannerBy beating up a would be assassin with his cane30s
- Q8After the war of 1812, who was pushed further westward and would see their way of life decline?Native AmericanFrenchBritishColonists30s
- Q9Which of the following was a result of the Embargo Act?It led to Jefferson’s assassinationIt increased trade with European nationsIt cut off trade with all nations and badly hurt America’s economyIt increased Jefferson’s popularity among merchants30s
- Q10How did Britain violate the neutrality of American ships?Britain seized American ships (Impressments)Britain’s navy destroyed American shipsBritain forced the American ships to trade with FranceBritain refused to trade with American ships30s
- Q11Which of the following actions brought about the beginning of Westward Expansion?California Gold RushLouisiana PurchaseOregon TrailMexican Cession30s
- Q12Which of the following was NOT one of the goals Jefferson had for Lewis and Clark on their expedition?Convert the Native Americans to ChristianityMap a route to the Pacific OceanTake notes about plants, animals, and weatherBecome friends with Native Americans30s
- Q13Why was America unprepared to fight the War of 1812?Washington wanted to remain neutralOur country had never beaten the British beforeAdams created a NavyJefferson reduced the size of the army and navy30s
- Q14Which President was responsible for purchasing Louisians?Thomas JefferstonJames MadisonGeorge WashingtonDolly Madison30s
- Q15Who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition to serve as a guide and interpreter?Dolly MadisonZebulon PikeSacagaweaFrancis Scott Key30s