The War of 1812 Quiz

In attempts to cut off supplies from reaching the enemy ___________attempted to block the U.S. from trading with others.

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Native Americans

In June 1812, Congress declared war on Great Britain

• True

• False

What were 2 important buildings in Washington that were destroyed during the War of 1812?

• the post office and the library

• the statue of liberty and the library

• the White House and the Capitol

• the Monroe Doctrine and the White House

What was the name of the song Francis Scott Key wrote?

• Star Spangled Banner

• Spangled Banner Star

• Star Banner Spangled

• Star Bangled Spanner

In the sentence, the United States tried to stay neutral. What does the word "neutral" mean?

• prohibits something

• not taking sides

• enraging Americans

• making products more expensive

Seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military

• Impressment

• Manufacturing

• Embargo

• Nullify

officially ended the War of 1812

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

• Treaty of Ghent

Where did the first battles of the War of 1812 take place?

• Canada and the Great Lakes

• Great Britain

• Washington DC

• New Orleans

Who is credited with saving a portrait of George Washington and other important papers just hours before the British attacked and burned down Washington DC?

• Dolley Madison

• Martha Washington

• Martha Jefferson

• Abigail Adams

What was one cause of the War of 1812?

• Slavery was needed in the north. 
• The French burned the White House.
• The British took over American ships. 
• The colonists wanted their own country.