War of 1812

Who was da Prez during the War of 1812?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• Andrew Jackson

What was the main reason for the U.S. declaring war on Britain?

• Britain stopped trading with the U.S.

• Britain was kidnapping American sailors

• Britain tried to take over the Great Lakes

• Britain burned down Washington D.C. for revenge over the American Revolution

Which of the following was a major weakness for the U.S. heading into the start of the war?

• We had no money

• We had a weak president

• We had weak generals

• We had small and ill-equipped army

What is the only major battle of the War of 1812 that the United States won? (It technically didn't even happen until a couple days after the war officially ended)

• The Battle of the Great Lakes

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The Battle of Pittsburg

• The Battle of New Orleans

What military leader from the Battle of New Orleans became a celebrity and eventually was elected President?

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

• Zachary Taylor

• Andrew Johnson

What is the most important takeaway from the British bombing of Fort McHenry?

• It led to the British surrendering and the U.S. won the war

• After that battle, France (once again) joined the U.S. to fight the British

• The battle inspired the writing of the U.S. National Anthem

• Andrew Jackson became a celebrity and eventually President of the U.S.

Which of the following cities was burned down by the British?

• Wahshington D.C.

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

Who was the First Lady of the United States during the War of 1812, and helped her husband lead the country?

• Martha Washington

• Dolley Madison

• Deborah Dunn

• Abigail Jackson

What major city did Britain seek to take over so they could control the Mississippi River?

• New Orleans

• St. Louis

• Boston

• Kansas City

Where did most War of 1812 battles take place?

• On the Mississippi River

• Near New Orleans

• The Great Lakes region

• On the Atlantic Coast