Grade 7 - War of 1812

 

What war was Britain engaged in when the Americans declared war?

• Seven Years War

• The Napoleonic Wars

• World War 1

• The American Civil War

What year did the United States gain independence from Britain?

• 1814

• 1700

• 1775

• 1783

What is impressment?

• A soldier who abandons military service without permission

• The act of forcing someone to serve in the military with or without notice

• Incorporation of a territory into another territory

• American belief in a clear right and duty to expand throughout North America

What is manifest destiny

• A soldier who abandons military service without permission

• The act of forcing someone to serve in the military with or without notice

• Incorporation of a territory into another territory

• American belief in a clear right and duty to expand throughout North America

Who were referred to as “War Hawks”?

• A soldier forced into military service without notice

• A soldier who abandons military service without permission

• American politicians that demanded armed conflict with the British colonies

• A soldier that aimed at their targets from the tree tops

When did the British burn down Washington, D.C.?

• August 24, 1814

• August 16, 1812

• June 24, 1813

• December 24, 1814

Who won the Battle of York?

• British

• French

• No Clear Victory

• Americans

During which battle was General Brock killed?

• Battle of York

• Siege of Detroit

• Battle of Lundy's Land

• Battle of Queenston Heights

What were General Brock’s final words?

• "I die contented"

• "Push on"

• "'tis well"

• "I am about to take my last voyage"

1.       Despite the Americans gaining independence from Britain, they believed the British were still trying to interfere in American (a)   and government decision making.