Foreign Policy After the War of 1812 lyrics

American Foreign Policy after the War of 1812
Lesson 5

Literacy Objective: To annotate the text in order to deepen understanding.

Historian’s Journal
DO NOW– Answer the questions below.

1. What does the feather represent in this diagram? Explain. (2 sentences)

2. What does the sword represent in this diagram? Explain. (2 sentences)

3. List ONE cause of the War of 1812.

4. Describe ONE effect of the War of 1812.

II. Introduction – Answer the questions below.

____ 5. Why did the United States go to war with Britain in 1812?
(a) to allow British influence among Indian groups on the frontier
(b) to strengthen the alliance between Britain and France
(c) to stop trade restrictions against merchants
(d) to endanger the rights of U.S. ships on the high seas

____ 6. Where did most of the fighting in the War of 1812 take place?
(a) in the United States (c) in Europe
(b) at sea (d) in Canada