War of 1812 Quiz

What was the greatest victory for the United States during the War of 1812?

• Battle of Tippecanoe

• Battle of Fort McHenry

• Battle of Plattsburgh

• Battle of New Orleans

When was the Treaty of Ghent signed?

• Dec. 24, 1814

• Jan. 26, 1815

• Aug. 3, 1795

• March 1809

Which American president signed the Declaration of War against Great Britain?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• Henry Clay

What was the purpose of the Embargo Act passed by Congress in 1807?

• To declare war against Great Britain

• To expand the U.S. Navy

• To increase trade with Great Britain and France

• To stop ships from delivering goods to any foreign port

Who wrote the words that later became the national anthem of the United States?

• James Madison

• Francis Scott Key

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

Which American naval victory led to the nickname 'Old Ironsides' for a U.S. ship?

• Battle of Fort McHenry

• Battle of Lake Champlain

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Battle of New Orleans

What did the Treaty of Ghent establish between the United States and Canada?

• A trade agreement

• A long and lasting peace

• A border dispute

• A military alliance

Which American Indian leader created a unified confederation of tribes to oppose the Americans?

• Little Turtle

• Francis Scott Key

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• Tecumseh

What was the result of the Battle of Fort McHenry?

• Stalemate

• British victory

• Treaty of Ghent

• American victory

What did the British do after burning the U.S. Capitol building in 1814?

• Surrendered to the United States

• Invaded Baltimore

• Signed the Treaty of Ghent

• Retreated to Canada