War or 1812 & Missouri Compromise Quiz

Name the 2 countries that were involved in the War of 1812.

• England and France

• US and England

• France and Spain

• US and Spain

Which of following statements is NOT a reason why war was approved by Congress?

• Capturing ships

• Imposing taxes on the US

• Holding territories

• Enslaving Americans

Name the person who wrote the "Star Spangled Banner"

• Francis Scott Key

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Jackson

• John Quincy Adams

The "Star Spangled Banner" was originally written as a ...

• story

• song

• play

• poem

Name the American city that was burned and destroyed during the War of 1812.

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

• Baltimore

• New York City

Fort McHenry is located in which city?

• Baltimore

• Washington D.C.

• Philadelphia

• New York City

Name the American military leader who fought to defend New Orleans.

• Henry Clay

• John Quincy Adams

• Francis Scott Key

• Andrew Jackson

Which statement best describes the War Hawks?

• A group of men that were loyal to England.

• A new age of leaders that were eager to fight.

This former president advised the US to "stay out of wars and other country's problems."

• George Washington

• James Madison

• John Quincy Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Name a building that the English did NOT destroy in the capital.

• White House

• Treasury

• Library of Congress

• Pentagon