War of 1812 Quiz

When was the War of 1812 fought?

• 1914-1918

• 1861-1865

• 1776-1783

• 1812-1815

Where did the war begin on the American frontier?

• West of the Appalachian Mountains

• East of the Mississippi River

• In the Great Plains

• Along the Atlantic Coast

What was the impact of the Napoleonic Wars on the United States?

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

• It had no impact on the United States

• It led to the American Revolution

• It caused economic recession in the United States

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

• USS Intrepid

• USS Constitution

• USS Arizona

• USS Enterprise

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?

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

What did the Treaty of Ghent essentially do?

• Grant Canada to the United States

• Declare the United States as an independent nation

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

• Establish a new British colony in America

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

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Declaration of Independence

• Our Star Spangled Banner