Treaty of Ghent Quizzes
Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Treaty of Ghent? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. "All territory, places, and possessions whatsoever taken by either party from the other during the war, or which may be taken after the signing of this Treaty […] shall be…" (I.3). Complete the quote.
Restored
Kept
Turned into a Walmart
Burned to the ground
Q. Question 2: "The said Commissioners shall by a declaration or report under their hands and seals decide to which of the two Contracting parties the several Islands aforesaid do respectively belong in conformity with the true intent of the said Treaty of Peace of one thousand seven hundred and eighty three." (IV.5) To which "Treaty of Peace" is the above quote referring?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Ghent
Jay Treaty
Treaty of Versailles
Q. "And His Britannic Majesty and the Government of the United States hereby agree to refer the report or reports of the said Commissioners to some friendly Sovereign or State to be then named for that purpose, and who shall be requested to decide on the differences which may be stated in the said report or reports." (IV.8) What does the treaty mean by "some friendly Sovereign or State"?
A neutral, third-party country
One of the thirteen original states in the U.S.
France
King Edward the Friendly
Q. Complete the quote: "And if the said Commissioners shall agree in their decision both parties shall consider such decision…" (IV.6)
Final and conclusive
Temporary
Valid only once voted on by Congress
A total joke
Q. "His Britannic Majesty and the United States of America desirous of terminating the war which has unhappily subsisted between the two Countries, and of restoring upon principles of perfect reciprocity, Peace, Friendship, and good Understanding between them…" (Intro.1) Which of the following is the best definition of "reciprocity"?
Equality
Alliance
You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.
Sharing an Amazon Prime account