War of 1812

The British were able to burn much of

• New York City

• New Orleans

• Washington DC

The Star Spangled Banner was written during the War of ________

• 2016
• 1855
• 1812
• 1912

Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?

• George Washington
• Barack Obama
• Ms. King
• Francis Scott Key

The Battle of New Orleans was unusual because it

• happened after the war had officially ended.

• took place on water rather than on land.

• actually involved a series of smaller battles in Baton Rouge.

• was a resounding British victory.

Who won the Battle of New Orleans

• The United States of America
• Great Britain
• France
• Canada

Under whose command was U.S soldiers under during the battle of New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln

How did Tecumseh try to protect Native American lands?

• He signed treaties with the US government that favored Native American interests.

• He persuaded Native American tribes to move away from the encroaching settlers.

• He advocated for the creation of a Native American state.

• He led united tribes to fight settlers and the US army.

Who were the war hawks?

• They were people who wanted to use hawks for warfare.

• They were people who wanted war with England.

• They were people who wanted to end the war in Europe.

• They were people who wanted to ally with Native Americans.

Match the people with what they are known for.

• Naval Officer in charge of forces on Lake Erie

• Andrew Jackson

• Leader of the Tennessee militia who fought the Battle of New Orleans

• William Henry Harrison

• President during the War of 1812

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• Governor of Indiana who fought Tecumseh

• Tecumseh

• Shawnee Chief who resisted American settlement

• James Madison

4th president of the United States who helped write the US Constitution and led the country during the War of 1812

• James Madison

• James Monroe

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Quincy Adams