War of 1812

The British set fire to ___________ during the War of 1812

• The White House

• A fort in the port of Baltimore

• The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia

• Yorktown headquarters

Impressment is

• Capturing American sailors and forcing them to work for the British Navy

• Selling American sailors for a low fee

• Putting American sailors in prison

• Releasing American sailors and ending their military service

Which treaty ended the war?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of America

• Treaty of Grimlins

What did Great Britain give to the Native Americans that angered and caused fear among the Americans?

• Food

• Land

• Livestock

• Weapons

Who wrote the national anthem of the United States, 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

• Michael Scott

• Francis Britainy

• Francis Scott Key

• Andrew Jackson

Who won the War of 1812?

• England

• United States

• France

• No one won. It was a draw.

Who were the Americans fighting against during the war? Choose all the correct options.

• British

• Canada

• Native Americans

• Mexico

Which two countries were preventing the U.S. from trading before the war began? (Hint: they were fighting each other)

• Great Britain/Spain

• Spain/France

• Great Britain/France

• France/Portugal

Many Southerners and congressmen had aggressive opinions toward the British and wanted to go to war. What title were they given for these opinions?

• Radical Republicans

• Whigs

• War Hawks

• Doves

The main reason for the War of 1812 was

• Desire for westward expansion

• French fur trade

• Seizure and capture of American ships by the British, including the continuation of impressment

• Threat of war from Native Americans