The War of 1812- 5th grade Social Studies

Who was the U.S. President during the War of 1812?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• George Washington

Who did the U.S. declare war against in 1812?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

In what year did the War of 1812 begin?

• 1776

• 1900

• 1785

• 1812

One reason for the U.S. going to War with England was...

• The U.S. wanted to own land in England.

• The U.S. wanted to own land in France.

• The French were supplying the Native Americans with weapons.

• The British were supplying the Native Americans with weapons.

The British and French created a problem for the U.S. by...

• blocking our harbors and fighting with each other over trade.

• claiming new land in the U.S.

• sending spies into the U.S.

• refusing to trade with the U.S.

The British ships in the Atlantic Ocean were...

• allowing the U.S. ships to sail in and out freely.

• allowing France to trade with the U.S.

• capturing French sailors and forcing them to fight with them.

• capturing U.S. sailors and forcing them to fight with them.

Our national anthem that was written during the War of 1812 is known as...

• "Party in the USA"

• "I Pledge Allegiance"

• "The Star-Spangled Banner"

• "Hey Now, You're an All-Star"

The War of 1812 ended when...

• the British General surrendered.

• the French defeated the U.S.

• both sides declared a truce and signed a treaty.

• the White House burned.

Which of these was a positive outcome for the U.S. when the war ended?

• The U.S. gained a sense of pride and strength.

• The U.S. was given 20 billion dollars.

• The U.S. now owned all of North America.

• The U.S. now could only trade with England.

The treaty that was signed at the end of the war was called...

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Treaty of America

• The Treaty of Ghent

• The Treaty of Fort McHenry