Why was the USS Constitution nicknamed Old Ironsides?

In battle, cannonballs seemed to bounce right off the sides.

When the White House was attacked by British in the War of 1812, what did Dolley Madison do?

Refused to leave the White House until items were rescued

What were the results of the Battle of New Orleans?

The U.S won the battle, increasing America’s confidence

Why did the Choctaw Indian named Solomon Lewis pretend to be 18 years old?

in order to join the U.S. Army.

Who were the War Hawks?

US Congressmen who wanted to go to war against Great Britain

Why did the white settlers and the American Indians begin having conflicts?

Settlers felt they had right to settle on Am. Indian land.

What was the main benefit of the War of 1812 for the United States?

the feeling of confidence it created in the American people

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1
Why was the USS Constitution nicknamed Old Ironsides?
She was designed by Thomas J. Ironsides.
She weighed as much as a ship made completely of iron.
Her sides were covered with sheets of iron.
In battle, cannonballs seemed to bounce right off the sides.
2
When the White House was attacked by British in the War of 1812, what did Dolley Madison do?
Tied up the British soldiers and held them at gunpoint
Sneaked out the back way and watched the White House burn.
Invited the British soldiers to stay for dinner.
Refused to leave the White House until items were rescued
3
The name given to the journey made by American Indians when they were forced from their land
the Death March
The Indian Removal Act
Impressment
the Trail of Tears
4
Which American Indian tribe took the battle over the Indian Removal Act to court?
the Choctaw
the Creek
the Cherokee
the Seminole
5
What were the results of the Battle of New Orleans?
The U.S lost and surrendered the NW Territory to British.
The U.S lost , agreed to surrender, victory to the British.
The U.S won the battle, increasing America’s confidence
The “Star-Spangled Banner” was written about this battle
6
Why did the Choctaw Indian named Solomon Lewis pretend to be 18 years old?
in order to legally own a fire arm.
in order to join the U.S. Army.
to gain acceptance by friends
in order to be able to travel
7
Which of the following was NOT one of the causes of the War of 1812?
British impressment of American sailors
British support of Am. Indian tribes in the NW Territory
British and French blockades of the European coast
the Indian Removal Act
8
Who were the War Hawks?
British statesmen who setup a blockade of the European coast
Russian officials who drew up peace treaty ending the War
US Congressmen who wanted to go to war against Great Britain
Am. Indian chiefs who fought against the Indian Removal Act
9
How many code talkers were in World 1?
There were millions
There were 36
There were none
There were 19
10
Why did the white settlers and the American Indians begin having conflicts?
Gold was discovered on Am. Indian land.
Am. Indians built fences to keep the settlers' cattle out.
White settlers kidnapped Am. Indian children.
Settlers felt they had right to settle on Am. Indian land.
11
What was the main benefit of the War of 1812 for the United States?
thousands of dollars paid by the British in fines
the feeling of confidence it created in the American people
the capture of dozens of British ships
freedom from blockades and impressmen
12
Who wrote our country's national anthem?
Winfield Scott
Albert Gallatin
Dolley Madison
Francis Scott Key

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