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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe Battle of New Orleans was unusual because ithappened after the war had officially ended.took place on water rather than on land.actually involved a series of smaller battles in Baton Rouge.was a resounding British victory.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes Louisiana's economy during the antebellum period?LA’s economy was focused on exporting manufactured goods.LA’s agricultural products were rarely exported.LA had the largest railroad networks in the US for exportingLA had one of the most important ports in US for exporting
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhen preparing to defend New Orleans, whose loyalty did Gov. Claiborne & Andrew Jackson doubt?the United States soldiersthe Creolesthe Tennessee volunteersthe Kentucky sharpshooters
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the British Navy do to isolate New Orleans during War of 1812?They surrounded the city with their army.They set up a blockadeNothing, New Orleans was a British fort.They blocked the Mississippi River from the North and South.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWho did Congress declare war on in 1812?FranceIndiaBritainSpain
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe act of shutting a port or road to stop people or supplies from coming to an area.BlockadeBeseigeBarricadeBlockoff
- 7. Multiple ChoiceDuring the War of 1812, what city did the British burn down?AlbanyNew OrleansWashington, D.C.New York City
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe practice of forcing people to serve in the army or navy. It made many Americans want war.ImpeachmentKidnappingEmbargoImpressment
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHe asked Congress to declare war on Britain and was President during the War of 1812.George WashingtonJohn AdamsThomas JeffersonJames Madison
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe last major battle of the War of 1812 & would determine who controlled the Mississippi R.Battle of SaratogaBattle of YorktownBattle of TippecanoeBattle of New Orleans
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these characteristics made the Battle of New Orleans unique?The Battle of New Orleans was fought exclusively on the water.The Battle of New Orleans was fought after the war had officially ended.The Battle of New Orleans was not an actual battle.The Battle of New Orleans was fought by untrained militia.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the British seek to control Louisiana, specifically New Orleans?The Mississippi River provided a way to irrigate the land.New Orleans was founded by the British.The Mississippi River gave access to a large portion of North America and the port of New Orleans.New Orleans’ financial district was superior to others in North America.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these was an advantage of the U.S. military in the Battle of New Orleans?The U.S. troops were familiar with the land and better acclimated to Louisiana's climate.The U.S. troops were better equipped than the British.The U.S. military had a stronger navyThe U.S. military was larger than that of the British.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the U.S. willing to use the services of Lafitte and his men?Jean Lafitte and his men were familiar with the area.The U.S. military wanted the pirates to attack the British at sea.The U.S. military was desperate for more men.Jean Lafitte and his men were pirates who could smuggle supplies.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceBoth Louisiana and New Orleans were important to the United States because of the ______________.Atlantic OceanGulf of MexicoMississippi RiverPacific Ocean
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe Mississippi River flows into tributaries that flow throughout the Louisiana Territory. These tributaries serve as a means of transportation to access and settle lands throughout the territory which would ...leave the U.S. open to attack.further solidify the U.S. claim of the territory.be too expensive for the U.S. to manage.devastate the U.S.'s economy.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceTo lose control Louisiana and the Mississippi River would provide Britain ....with control of the Atlantic Ocean.with the ability to capture Canada.with control of the Pacific Ocean.with the ability to claim the lands.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe British defeat in the Battle of New Orleans protected Louisiana and the Mississippi River fromfalling under British control.falling under Spanish control.falling under French control.death and destruction.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is unusual about the Battle of New Orleans?
It was fought before the War of 1812 began.
It was fought after the Treaty of Ghent was signed.
It was the first battle in U. S. history with no casualties.
It was the bloodiest battle in U. S. history.
- 20. Multiple Choice
At the end of the war, both the U.S. and Britain agreed to
continue the embargo.
return all captured territory.
fight the French.
sell Louisiana.
- 21. Multiple Choice
As a result of the War of 1812, (SELECT 3)
U.S. manufacturing increased.
U.S manufacturing decreased.
Native American alliances weakened.
patriotism and nationalism increased.
Native American alliances strengthened.
- 22. Multiple Choice
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Fort Jackson
Treaty of Greenville
- 23. Multiple Choice
Why was it important for Andrew Jackson to successfully protect New Orleans?
The United States needed to protect the Mississippi River.
The United States wanted to protect the Missouri River from Spanish invasion.
We wanted to protect our manufacturing capital.
We wanted to ensure the Native Americans of the south were weakened.
- 24. Multiple Choice
What was the last major battle of the War of 1812?
Battle of Lake Erie
Battle of Fort McHenry
Battle of Horseshoe Creek
Battle of New Orleans
- 25. Multiple Choice
Why did the United States declare war on the British in 1812? (SELECT 3)
British trade interference hurt southern planters and western farmers.
British impressments were making many angry.
The British had encouraged American Indians to attack settlers in the West.
The British were forcing us to accept their runaway sailors.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Who served as president of the United States during the War of 1812?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
- 27. Multiple Choice
The first young members of Congress to call for a trade war against Britain were called
Battle Axes.
War Hawks.
Warlords.
Red Coats.
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