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The War of 1812 Answers

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Why did Jefferson ask Congress to pass the Embargo Act?

A
To punish American farmers
B
To force France and Britain to allow the United States to trade freely
C
Because port workers were overworked and needed a break
D
Because Americans were not interested in British goods
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Why did Tecumseh disagree with American settlers about who owned the land?

A
Americans believed a divine power gave the land to the indigenous people.
B
Tecumseh believed a divine power gave the land to the indigenous people.
C
Americans thought that indigenous people should purchase the land from them.
D
Tecumseh wanted to purchase the land from the United States.
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Why was the Battle of the Thames significant?

A
It ended the alliance between the British and indigenous peoples.
B
Andrew Jackson’s troops killed hundreds of indigenous people.
C
The Creek defeated American soldiers.
D
The United States surrendered Detroit to Britain.
4

Which group did the US fight at Horseshoe Bend?

A
The Shawnee
B
The British
C
The Creek
D
The French
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Put the main events of the war in order.First, Then, Next, After that, Finally,

A
representatives signed the Treaty of Ghent
B
the US and Britain fought the Battle of New Orleans
C
Congress enacted the Embargo Act
D
the British marched on Washington, DC
E
the US declared war
F
representatives signed the Treaty of Ghent
G
the US and Britain fought the Battle of New Orleans
H
Congress enacted the Embargo Act
I
the British marched on Washington, DC
J
the US declared war
K
representatives signed the Treaty of Ghent
L
the US and Britain fought the Battle of New Orleans
M
Congress enacted the Embargo Act
N
the British marched on Washington, DC
O
the US declared war
P
representatives signed the Treaty of Ghent
Q
the US and Britain fought the Battle of New Orleans
R
Congress enacted the Embargo Act
S
the British marched on Washington, DC
T
the US declared war
U
representatives signed the Treaty of Ghent
V
the US and Britain fought the Battle of New Orleans
W
Congress enacted the Embargo Act
X
the British marched on Washington, DC
Y
the US declared war
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What were the main effects of the War of 1812 on America?Check any of the boxes that apply.

A
Greater western settlement
B
Loss of the Mississippi River to Spain
C
Greater southern settlement
D
Respect from Britain and France
E
Greater lands for indigenous peoples
F
Growing cities and new transportation
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What feeling does the poem invoke?

A
Sadness
B
Anger
C
Fear
D
Pride

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