Grade 2 Unit 6 - Workbook

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27.1

The War of 1812

Circle the correct answer.

1. During the War of 1812, the United States fought against
   ____.
   A. the Americans
   B. the British
   C. the French
   D. the Spanish


2. During the War of 1812, the president of the United States was
   ____.
   A. Thomas Jefferson
   B. Andrew Jackson
   C. Dolley Madison
   D. James Madison


3. Why were many Americans angry with the British in 1812?
   A. The British were unfairly taxing the Americans.
   B. The British had taken Dolley Madison prisoner.
   C. The British were forcing Americans to serve in the
   British Navy by impressment and were also trading with
   Native Americans.
   D. The British would not sell tea to the Americans.