Causes and Events of the War of 1812

Checkpoint 10: Causes and Events of the War of 1812 1. 2. Which territory did Great Britain give to the newly formed United States as part of the treaty signed at the end of the Revolutionary War? A Canada B Louisiana Purchase C Northwest Territory D Southwest Territory How did the U.S. response described in the text affect the U.S. economy? to encourage people to move to the Northwest Territory B to discourage people from moving to the Northwest Territory C to take away rights of the people who lived in the Northwest Territory D to give land to the American Indian people who lived in the Northwest Territory 5. Which actions contributed to the start of the War of 1812? (Choose 2) A Great Britain refused to trade with the United States. B Great Britain attacked the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C. C Great Britain captured American sailors and forced them to serve in the British navy. D The U.S. attacked British trading posts to force Great Britain to give up its claim to Canada. E Great Britain gave weapons to American Indian people, encouraging them to attack and raid American settlements. In the War of 1812, Britain blockaded America’s coast. This blockade stopped the U.S. from exporting natural resources and cash crops to Europe. It also stopped the U.S. from importing manufactured goods from Europe. One way the U.S. responded to the blockade was by increasing its ability to manufacture its own goods. What was the purpose of including democratic ideals in the Northwest Ordinance? A 3. 4. 6. A It hurt the U.S. economy. B It helped the U.S. economy. C It had no effect on the U.S. economy. Which statement correctly describes the actions of the British soldiers who attacked Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812? A British soldiers burned the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and other government buildings. B British soldiers tried to invade the capital, but were quickly defeated by waiting American soldiers. C British soldiers set up their headquarters in the White House and held their prisoners in the Capitol. D British soldiers surrounded the capital and after a seven-day siege, they forced the city to surrender. Which positive character trait did Dolley Madison display when she heard that British soldiers were attacking the nation’s capital? Select the answer that is supported by her actions in response to this news. A bravery B fairness C fearfulness D tolerance Checkpoint 10: Causes and Events of the War of 1812 7. 8. 9. What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner? A relief when he heard the War of 1812 had finally ended B anger at seeing the British soldiers burn the American flag C pride in seeing the U.S. flag still waving after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain D sadness in seeing the British flag raised after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain How did the War of 1812 impact how European countries viewed the United States? A European countries now saw the U.S. as their ally. B European countries now saw the U.S. as weak and vulnerable. C European countries now saw the U.S. as a strong, permanent nation. D European countries now saw the U.S. as a mean bully with a bad temper. How did the War of 1812 impact the way United States citizens saw and felt about their country? A Citizens lost pride and confidence in the U.S., and patriotism dropped. B Citizens gained pride and confidence in the U.S., and patriotism soared. C Citizens were so tired of war they wanted the U.S. to go back to being ruled by Britain. D Citizens were angry because they realized the U.S. was no match for powerful European nations.