War of 1812 Review

Who were the "War Hawks"?

• Native Americans

• Citizens who broke the law

• congressmen who wanted to declare war

• a species of bird

Who burned down the Capitol building and The White House?

• The French

• The British

• Native Americans

• The War Hawks

Who fought in the War of 1812?

• The US and France

• The US and Great Britain

• The North and The South

• The Colonies and Native Americans

What was NOT a cause of the War of 1812?

• The US wanted to get the British from Canada

• The US wanted to stop Impressment

• The US wanted to keep the British from helping Native Americans

• The US wanted Independence from Britain

When was the Treaty of Ghent signed?

• July 4, 1776

• January 1, 1993

• December 14, 1814

Why was the Treaty of Ghent signed?

• to end the War of 1812

• to end world hunger

• to end slavery

• to give America independence from Great Britain

When was the Battle of New Orleans fought?

• before the Treaty was signed

• when the Capitol building was burned down

• AFTER the treaty was signed

Who was Tecumseh?

• a native American medicine woman

• a congressman who wanted war

• a Shawnee leader who fought against the United States

What battle was the inspiration for the Star Spangled Banner?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Boston Massacre

• Fort McHenry

• Battle of Gettysburg

Where was Fort McHenry?

• Baltimore, MD

• Washington, D.C.

• London, England

• Boston, MA