The War of 1812

James Madison was president when the War of 1812 started.

• True

• False

The Battle of New Orleans made Andrew Jackson a hero.

• True

• False

Oliver Hazard Perry was a navy commander that jumped off a burning boat to command another one.

• True

• False

The Battle of Lake Erie gave Britain control of the lake and Northwest area.

• True

• False

James Madison saved valuable items from the burning White House such as a portrait of George Washington

• True

• False

Britain did not want a war, but the message did not get to America in time due to a mail delay.

• True

• False

The Star Spangled Banner was penned at the

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Ft. Monroe

• Ft. McHenry

Francis Scott Key was an American commander in the War of 1812.

• True

• False

The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812 on paper.

• True

• False

The Battle of New Orleans didn't need to fought due to treaty already signed, but there was a mail delay in receiving the message.

• True

• False