Ch. 4 - War of 1812 Quiz

The War of 1812 was fought between which two countries?

• United States and France

• United States and Canada

• United States and Spain

• United States and Great Britain

What are some other names for the War of 1812?

• The Forgotten War

• Both A and B

• The Revolutionary War Part II

• None of the above

What were some causes of the War of 1812?

• Disagreements over shipping and trade

• Forced recruitment of U.S. soldiers by the British

• British support of Native Americans

• All of the above

Which country did the British believe the United States wanted to takeover?

• Mexico

• Spain

• Canada

• France

During the War of 1812, more soldiers died from what than from battle?

• Starvation

• Accidents

• Old age

• Disease

Who were some U.S. military leaders during the War of 1812?

• All of the above

• Henry Dearborn

• Winfield Scott

• Andrew Jackson

Who were some British military leaders during the War of 1812?

• All of the above

• Isaac Brock

• Gordon Drummond

• Charles de Salaberry

Which country did the United States attack during the War of 1812?

• France

• Mexico

• Canada

• Spain

Who led the American forces to victory in the Battle of Lake Erie?

• William Henry Harrison

• Andrew Jackson

• Henry Dearborn

• Oliver Hazard Perry

What did the British call the American naval ship U.S.S. Constitution?

• Old Ironsides

• The Unbreakable

• The Invincible

• The Mighty Oak