The War of 1812

Question 1

Two months after the United States entered the War of 1812, the USS Constitution

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sank the British HMS Guerriere.

Question 2

The construction of US railroads and the growth of US cities after the War of 1812 showed that

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the American economy grew quickly after the war.

Question 3

A reason the US and Great Britain ended the War of 1812 was because

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neither side was clearly winning.

Question 4

How did the Embargo Act affect British and French merchants?

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They thrived because they raised prices on American goods.

Question 5

The Royal Navy’s use of impressment involved

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making American sailors serve in Britain’s Royal Navy.

Question 6

What problem did Americans face at home as the War of 1812 developed on the seas?

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strained relations with American Indians

Question 7

Following the War of 1812, the US economy

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grew quickly as cities grew rapidly.

Question 8

The terms of the Treaty of Ghent

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ended the War of 1812.

Question 9

After the War of 1812, the United States was seen as a greater military power because

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there was no clear winner.

Question 10

During the Napoleonic Wars, Britain and France each tried to

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get US support.

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