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Who was the president in 1812?
President James Madison
How was the United States different in 1812 than it is today?
It had fewer states in 1812.
True or False: The United States had fewer states in 1812.
True
True or False: The United States was a colony of Great Britain in 1812.
False
True or False: The United States had not president in 1812.
False
True or False: The United States had fewer Native Americans in 1812.
False
What was similar about Great Britain and France in 1812?
Neither country wanted the other to trade with the US.
True or False: Both Great Britain and France had colonies in the United States in 1812?
False
What caused the United States to declare war on Great Britain? Give two reasons.
laws passed failed to solve problems, Great Britain was preventing trading, ships captured, westward expansion
What were Americans hoping to achieve by attacking Canada first?
Americans were hoping to get the British out of Canada so they wouldn’t have so much trouble fighting the Native Americans.
In what ways did Americans disagree about the War of 1812? Give two reasons.
Those in the south and west wanted more territory. The east were against the war because the British Navy would attack them first.
What is the meaning of the word "unanimous" as it is used in paragraph 3?
the agreement and consent of all
What is the meaning of the word "opponent" as it is used in paragraph 2?
one that takes an opposite position (as in a debate, contest, or conflict)
What is the meaning of the phrase "the war raged on" as it is used in paragraph 5?
the war continued
Who won the battle in Baltimore? What paragraph contains information to support your answer?
Paragraph 6 states, "the Americans won an important battle in Baltimore."
Who won the war of 1812?
Paragraph 7 states, "The war was over, without a winner or a loser."
