The War of 1812

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Who was the American leader at the Battle of New Orleans?

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Andrew Jackson

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How long did the bombing of Ft. McHenry last?

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25 hours

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What was the original name of the Star Spangled Banner? Options: The Battle of Ft. McHenry, Victory at Ft. McHenry, The Defense of Ft. McHenry, One Night at Ft McHenry

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The Defense of Ft. McHenry

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Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

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Frances Scott Key

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Who was in power in France in 1812?

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Napolean

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Why was Frances Scott Key in Ft. McHenry?

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He was rescuing a hostage

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Which of these is NOT a reason that America got involved in the War of 1812?

• England and France were capturing American ships and taking our sailors prisoner
• England would not leave their forts in America
• The English were protecting Native Americans and their land
• France refused to sell us New Orleans

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France refused to sell us New Orleans

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How many states were there when the War of 1812 began?

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15

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When did the War of 1812 end?

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1815

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Which of these is NOT a way that the American protected Baltimore?

• They burned it so the English and French couldn't use the resources
• They sank their own ships in the harbor
• They dug trenches
• They defended it with cannons

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They burned it so the English and French couldn't use the resources