War of 1812 lesson with questions

Multiple Choice

During 1812, who was the President of the United States?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

Multiple Choice

James Madison didn’t want to get involved in the fighting, so he tried to keep the United States neutral.

• False

• True

In Congress many men started calling for war against Great Brittain. These men were called WARHAWKS

Multiple Choice

In Congress, many people started pushing for war with England. These people were called..

• Patriots

• War Hawks

• Sons of Liberty

Multiple Select

( Check all that Apply) What led the United States to declare war on England?

• Dumping tea into the Boston Harbor

• The kidnapping of United States sailors

• taking of ships from the United States

• encouraging the Native Americans to fight settlers

Multiple Choice

How did the USS Constitution win the fight with the HMS Guerriere?

• The ships made in the United States were small but mighty

• The ships made in United States were larger and heavier than ships of other nations.

• The ships in the United States made more navy soldiers

Multiple Choice

In 1812, who was the First Lady?

• Michelle Obama

• Dolly Madison

• Abigail Adams

Multiple Choice

England invaded the United States and burned down the White House.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Who wrote the Star Spangled banner?

• Francis Scott Key

• Beethoven

• Mozart

• The War of 1812 increased American patriotism.

• Any British military remaining in the United States was forced to leave America.

• The war showed the world that America was a strong, independent nation.

  • America beat the world's most powerful navy.

  • America gained the respect of Europe.

  • The Monroe Doctrine establishes America as the authority over North America

Multiple Select

The following are results of the War of 1812 ( select all that apply)

• Nationalism increased among Americans

• The USA was recognized as a legitimate independents nation

• The French were expelled

• Remaining Brattish military had to leave America

• New Native America peace treaties were signed France and América