War of 1812

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What was one of the main causes of the War of 1812?

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Impressment of American sailors by the British Navy

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Who was the President of the United States during the War of 1812?

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James Madison

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What was the main reason the United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812?

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Because of trade restrictions and impressment of sailors

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What nickname was given to the USS Constitution after its battle with the HMS Guerriere? Options: The American Eagle, The Sea Phantom, The Indestructible, Old Ironsides

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Old Ironsides

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How did the British respond to the American invasion of Canada?

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By invading Washington D.C.

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What major event happened to Washington D.C. during the War of 1812?

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Key buildings including the White House were burned by the British

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Bladensburg?

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A humiliating defeat for the Americans

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Who was responsible for saving the portrait of George Washington from the White House?

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Dolly Madison

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What inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?
Options: The signing of the Treaty of Ghent, The Battle of New Orleans, The defense of Fort McHenry, The burning of Washington D.C.

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The defense of Fort McHenry

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What significant defense did Baltimore have against the British invasion?

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Sunken ships in the harbor