Ch. 4 - The War of 1812 Quiz #2

When did the War of 1812 begin?

• February 17th, 1815

• June 18th, 1812

• September 19th, 1813

• January 8th, 1815

What caused the War of 1812?

• Desire to restrict US trade with France

• Desire to become allies with England

• Desire to expand the US westward

• Desire to capture US trade ships

Who fought in the War of 1812?

• England and France

• United States and France

• England and United States

• United States and Native Americans

Why did the British Navy capture US trade ships?

• To prevent US trade with France

• To expand their own navy

• To gain more troops for fighting France

• To restrict US expansion westward

Why did Tecumseh side with the British?

• To prevent US trade with France

• To expand Native American territory

• To restrict US expansion westward

• To gain more troops for fighting France

Who was the President of the United States during the War of 1812?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• William Henry Harrison

Who led the British during the War of 1812?

• Prince George IV

• Robert Jenkinson

• Tecumseh

• James Madison

Which battle was a turning point in the War of 1812?

• Battle of Thames

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Baltimore

• Battle of Lake Erie

What treaty ended the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of London

What was the USS Constitution's nickname?

• Old Ironsides

• The Mighty Ship

• The Naval Power

• The Strong Oak