Chapter 11 - The War of 1812

Who wrote the National Anthem?

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• Francis Scott Key

• Dolley Madison

Who led an army of Tennessee volunteers to fight against the British and defend the Port of New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson

• Francis Scott Key

• George Washington

• Jean Lafitte

Who saved the Declaration of Independence from the fire at the White House?

• Dolley Madison

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Francis Scott Key

Why were Americans angry about impressment during the early 1800s?

• It forced Americans to serve on French ships.

• It stopped American goods from being sold in France

• It forced Americans to serve on British ships.

• It stopped American goods from being sold in Great Britain.

Which statement correctly describes the actions of the British soldiers who attacked Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812?

• British soldiers tried to invade the capital, but were quickly defeated by waiting American soldiers.

• British soldiers burned the White House and Capitol, as well as many other buildings.

• British soldiers surrounded the capital and after a seven-day siege, they forced the city to surrender

• British soldiers set up their headquarters in the White House and held their prisoners in the Capitol.

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the “Star-Spangled Banner”?

• anger at seeing the British soldiers burn the American flag

• sadness in seeing the British flag raised after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain

• pride in seeing the U.S. flag still waving after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain

• relief when he heard the War of 1812 had finally ended

The War of _______ has been referred to as the 2nd American Revolutionary War.

• 1812

• 1814

• 1815

• 1813

Which actions contributed to the start of the War of 1812? (Choose 2)

• Great Britain imported goods from the United States.

• Great Britain captured American sailors and forced them to serve in the British navy.

• Great Britain attacked the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.

• Great Britain restricted trade with the United States

Which statements accurately describe the results of the Battle of New Orleans? (Choose 2)

• It made Andrew Jackson a national hero and helped him build his reputation.

• It made many Americans think that Andrew Jackson was not a good leader.

• It made many British people angry because the Americans attacked them after the war ended.

• It made Andrew Jackson decide that he wanted to become a general.

• It made many Americans feel like they won the war even though it ended in a draw.

In 1814, the British attacked _______ and burned the White House.

• Philadelphia, PA

• Boston, MA

• Knoxville, TN

• Washington, D.C.