War of 1812 Overview
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Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

  • Henry Clay
  • John C. Calhoun
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • James Madison (correct)

What led many Native Americans in the Northwest Territory to consider allying with the British during the War of 1812?

  • The Embargo Act
  • The Non-Intercourse Act
  • The Declaration of War against Britain
  • The Battle of Tippecanoe (correct)

What was the primary reason behind President Madison declaring war on Britain in 1812?

  • British impressment of American seamen
  • Alleged British alliance with Native American people (correct)
  • The Embargo Act
  • Pressure from France

Which act replaced Thomas Jefferson's unpopular Embargo Act during James Madison's presidency?

<p>Non-Intercourse Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were American troops not successful in their invasion of British-occupied Canada during the War of 1812?

<p>Under-trained troops and lack of resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key event during the War of 1812 that inspired the creation of the Star-Spangled Banner?

<p>American defense of Fort McHenry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did many Americans view the War of 1812 at its outset?

<p>As a 'second war of independence' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the main reasons behind the start of the War of 1812?

<p>Both Britain and France's attempts to restrict U.S. trade (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is remembered as the Father of the Constitution in the context of the War of 1812?

<p>James Madison (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which president signed a declaration of war against Britain and oversaw the fighting during the War of 1812?

<p>James Madison (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which battle ensured continued American control of Lake Erie during the War of 1812?

<p>Battle of Lake Erie (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event inspired Francis Scott Key to write ''The Star-Spangled Banner''?

<p>The Defense of Fort McHenry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Battle of New Orleans occur after the War of 1812 had already ended?

<p>Communication was slow at the time, so news of the peace treaty had not reached Louisiana yet. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Treaty of Ghent largely dictate following the end of the War of 1812?

<p>Things would return to the pre-war status quo. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the War of 1812 impact the collapse of a major political party in the United States?

<p>It caused the collapse of the Federalist Party due to their antiwar stance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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