US History: 3.07 Quiz: The War of 1812

Why was the Senate vote to declare the War of 1812 so close at 19 for and 13 against?

Because many in the Senate, especially Federalists, believed the war was a bad idea.

The United States in 1800 had grown in what ways?

Both farming and manufacturing had increased. Kentucky and Tennessee had become states. The population had grown significantly.

How did Thomas Jefferson change after he became president?

He completed the Louisiana Purchase despite there being no provision for doing so in the Constitution.

How did the Louisiana Purchase benefit the United States?

It doubled the size of the country and guaranteed U.S. control of the Mississippi River.

What did the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812, achieve?

It set up a peaceful process for settling future disputes.

Which of the following events was not a part of the War of 1812?

Louisiana became a state.

When the Treaty of Ghent was signed and the War of 1812 ended, what was the outcome?

Neither side gained nor lost territory, and both sides reverted to their positions before the war.

Look at the map and choose the answer that best describes what it shows.

The Lewis and Clark expedition

Which statement best describes the election of 1800?

This election went to the House of Representatives and led to an amendment to the Constitution.

Which of the following people was not involved in the War of 1812?

Thomas Jefferson