6.2 The War of 1812

Which statement explains how the Creek War benefited the United States during the War of 1812?

It divided Native American support between the United States and Great Britain.

Why did President Madison ask Congress to declare war on Great Britain in 1812?

to stop British aggression in the Atlantic and the Northwest Territory

In addition to British troops, who did the United States fight against during the War of 1812

Native Americans

What was the most significant outcome of the Battle of New Orleans?

It demonstrated that the U.S. military could successfully face the British military.

Which of these contributed most to the U.S. victory at the Battle of Fort McHenry?

British attacks up and down the East Coast led American forces to strengthen the defenses of Baltimore in anticipation of a British attack.

Which event increased Americans’ suspicions that Britain supplied weapons to Native Americans living on the frontier?

the Battle of Tippecanoe

The very first battles of the War of 1812 occurred

near Canada

Which statement best explains how the outcome of the War of 1812 contributed to the Era of Good Feelings?

The success of the war created a sense of unity among Americans that had not existed previously

What did the British do during their invasion of Washington, DC, in the War of 1812?

They burned the Capitol building and the White House.

The Treaty of Ghent resulted in

the end of fighting between the United States and Britain

An example of impressment is when a British warship captures an American ship and

forces the crew to serve in the British navy

Which resulted from increased tensions between American settlers and Native Americans in the Northwest Territory?

The war of 1812