War of 1812

Which two European countries were at war with each other in the years leading up to 1812?

• Britain and Spain

• France and Spain

• Britain and France

• Britain and Germany

The United States was able to trade with both France and Britain in the years leading up to 1812 because they maintained a foreign policy of

• Containment

• Aggression

• Isolation

• Neutrality

The British navy began taking sailors from U.S. merchant ships to help in their fight against France. This practice by the British leading up to 1812 was called

• Treason

• Impressment

• Kidnapping

• Recruitment

Who made the declaration of war that began the War of 1812?

• Britain

• France

• United States

• Canada

Which of the following areas saw a lot of fighting during the War of 1812?

• Mississippi River

• Gulf of Mexico

• Great Lakes

• Appalachian Mountains

The War of 1812 ended in a

• Stalemate

• Victory by the U.S.

• Victory by Britain

• Loss by Britain

President James Madison and First Lady Dolley Madison popularized this food.

• Oyster soup

• Asparagus and Hollandaise sauce

• Chocolate chip cookies

• Ice cream

A famous ship from the War of 1812 was

• USS Independence

• USS Jefferson

• USS Confederation

• USS Constitution