James Madison and the War of 1812

Who won the Presidential election of 1808 to become the 4th President of the United States of America?

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Bush

Who was the Shawnee Tribal Leader that led a confederation of Native American tribes in a united war against the United States of America?

• Sitting Bull

• Tecumseh

• Crazy Horse

• Geronimo

What European nation was supplying weapons and supplies to the Native American Confederation of Tribes fighting the United States in the War of 1812?

• Spain

• France

• Russia

• Great Britain

What is the name of the Governor of the Indiana Territory that led the American troops in the victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• William Henry Harrison

• Andrew Jackson

What group of Congressmen and Senators called for War with Britain in 1812?

• War Hawks from the Western and Southern states

• Federalists in the Northeast states

Opponents of the declaration of war in 1812 referred to the conflict as '___________________.'

• Madison's Folly

• The Federalists War

• Jefferson's War

• Mr. Madison's War

A new type of fast warships the United States Navy used in the War of 1812?

• Battleships

• Frigates

• Cruisers

• Destroyers

War Hawks in Congress openly wanted to invade ___________ to add more territory to the United States.

• Mexico

• Canada

• Alaska

• Texas

What happened to the new Capital city of Washington when the British invaded in 1814?

• The American Army defeated the British and the war ended

• The British burned the Capital and set fire to the White House

• The French and American forces defeated the British

• A truce or cease-fire agreement was made to save the city

Francis Scott Key wrote the words to the ______________ after witnessing the Battle of Baltimore onboard a British Naval ship.

• Declaration of Independence

• Star Spangled Banner

• Gettysburg Address

• Emancipation Proclamation