Primary Source Photos of War

War of 1812

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

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

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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