The War of 1812

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Before the United States entered the War of 1812, Great Britain was at war with _____?

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France

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Which of these best describes impressment? British soldiers sank American ships, even those that did not show aggression., British soldiers captured American sailors and forced them to serve on British ships., French and British soldiers joined forces against the American navy., American soldiers refused to help British spies and were thrown in prison.

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British soldiers captured American sailors and forced them to serve on British ships.

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True or false: Most Native Americans supported the United States in the War of 1812.

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false

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The group of men in Congress who pressured President Madison and Congress to declare war were known as the _____?

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War Hawks

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Americans who had business dealings with the British generally _____ entering the war.

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opposed

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At the time of the war, Canada was a territory of which country? Options: France, the United States, Great Britain, Germany

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Great Britain

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Which of these did British soldiers set on fire?
Options:
Canada's Parliament Building,
The Capitol,
The White House,
The New York Stock Exchange

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The White House

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During the Battle of Baltimore, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the poem that became which song?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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The final battle of the War of 1812 took place in _____.

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New Orleans

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How did the War of 1812 end?

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in a stalemate