War of 1812

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When did The War of 1812 begin?

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1812

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Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

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Francis Scott Key

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What is nationalism?

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Pride in one's country

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Which of the following is one reason the United States and Great Britain fought during the War of 1812?
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The United States was trying to take over British colonies in North America.
The United States wanted Great Britain to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.
Great Britain was making it hard for the United States to trade with other countries.
Great Britain was trying to gain control of all trade on the Mississippi River and in the Louisiana Territory.

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Great Britain was making it hard for the United States to trade with other countries.

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The "Star Spangled Banner" was written after the battle at Fort McHenry by

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Francis Scott Key

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Which of the following was a major event during the War of 1812?
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The United States defeated the British at Yorktown with help from the French.
The United States surprise attacked the British at Lexington and Concord.
British soldiers launched a surprise attack on the Erie Canal causing it to shut down.
British soldiers set fire to the White House and the US Capitol in Washington, DC.

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British soldiers set fire to the White House and the US Capitol in Washington, DC.