The War of 1812: A Grade 7 Review
This worksheet covers key events, causes, and effects of the War of 1812, designed for 7th-grade social studies students.
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The War of 1812: A Grade 7 Review
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1. Which of the following was NOT a major cause of the War of 1812?
Impressment of American sailors
British support for Native American resistance
American desire to expand into Canadian territory
The Boston Tea Party
2. Who was the President of the United States during the War of 1812?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
John Adams
3. The War of 1812 is sometimes referred to as the Second .
4. The British attacked and burned parts of during the war.
5. The Battle of New Orleans was fought after the Treaty of Ghent was signed.
True
False
6. The Star-Spangled Banner was written during the War of 1812.
True
False
7. Briefly describe the impressment of American sailors and why it was a cause of the War of 1812.
Match the term on the left with its description on the right.
8. Treaty of Ghent
a. American naval hero
9. Andrew Jackson
b. Ended the War of 1812
10. War Hawks
c. Members of Congress who pushed for war