War of 1812 Quiz

What was the war of 1812 often mislabeled as?

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

• The Second American Revolution

• The French and Indian War

Where were British outposts allegedly supporting native tribes?

• West of the Appalachian Mountains

• In the Rocky Mountains

• East of the Mississippi River

• In the Great Plains

What impact did the Napoleonic Wars have on the United States?

• It caused the United States to declare war on Great Britain

• It led to the United States joining the war in Europe

• It had no impact on the United States

• It impacted the United States as the great ally of France

Which American frigate scored its first victory during the War of 1812?

• USS Enterprise

• USS Constitution

• USS Arizona

• USS Intrepid

Where did the British capture and burn the United States capital?

• Washington DC

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Boston

Who brought home a victory at the Battle of New Orleans?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Andrew Jackson

What did the Treaty of Ghent essentially do?

• Ended the war of 1812 with both sides going back to status quo ante bellum

• Granted Canada to the United States

• Gave fishing rights to Great Britain

• Established a new border between the United States and Canada

What is the longest lasting legacy to come from the war of 1812?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• Our Star Spangled Banner

What was the main reason for the United States declaring war on Great Britain in 1812?

• British interference with American shipping and support for Native tribes

• British attempts to annex American territories

• British taxation of American goods

• British support for France