Mr. Stein NYS ELA War of 1812: The Attack on Washington D.C.

In August of 1814 was the war still going on?

• no

• yes

As of August 1814, how long had the war been going on?

• 4 years.

• 2 years.

• 2 months

• 3 years.

Where have the British landed an army?

• Near Trenton, NJ.

• Near Prattsburgh, NY.

• Near Washington DC.

• Near Boston, Mass.

In 1812 was Washington DC a young town or an old town?

• Young town

• Old town

What was one of the buildings that had just been finished?

• The Pizza Hut.

• The Capitol.

• The Subway.

• The White House.

What is the Capitol?

• It is where the President lives.

• It is where the US Congress meet to make laws.

• It is where the government holds dances.

• It is where concerts are held.

In 1814 how old was the President's House?

• 5 years old.

• 10 years old.

• 15 years old.

• 20 years old.

What was President Madison's wife's name?

• Gertrude

• Martha

• Dolley

• Phyllis

Who won the battle outside Washington DC in 1814?

• The Americans

• The French

• The Germans

• The British

What did the people of Washington DC do?

• They went to lunch.

• They panicked and ran away.

• They stayed in Washington DC.

• They went to help the Americans fight in the war.