Chapter 2: Lesson 4 War of 1812 Quiz

What was the cause of the War of 1812?

• British attacking Washington, D.C.

• American settlers moving into the area

• Americans losing battles in the first three months of war

• British stopping American trade ships

Why did the British think they could win the battle of Lake Erie?

• American fleet was small and sailors were inexperienced

• British attacked Fort McHenry

• British had control of Canada

• Americans lost many battles in the first three months of war

Describe the location of the forts. Explain why their location is important.

• Forts were located near the Canadian border for defense

• Forts were located near the Great Lakes for easy access to water

• Forts were located near the Appalachian Mountains for protection

• Forts were located near the Ohio River for trade

How do you think Americans felt when they learned that their capital had been burned?

• Excited and motivated

• Indifferent and unconcerned

• Happy and relieved

• Angry and devastated

What did Francis Scott Key write after seeing the American flag flying over Fort McHenry?

• My Country, 'Tis of Thee

• America the Beautiful

• The Battle Hymn of the Republic

• The Star-Spangled Banner

When was the Treaty of Ghent signed?

• September 10, 1813

• December 24, 1814

• January 8, 1815

• June 18, 1812

Who led the American army in New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• Francis Scott Key

• William Henry Harrison

What did the Treaty of Ghent signify?

• British forces attacked New Orleans

• Both sides agreed to stop fighting

• United States won the war

• Andrew Jackson's army drove the British away

What did Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa believe about land ownership?

• Nobody could own land

• Land should be owned by the British

• Only American Indians could own land

• Land should be shared by everyone

Where did Tecumseh and his brother start a village called Prophetstown?

• Tippecanoe River in Indiana Territory

• Maumee River near Perrysburg, Ohio

• Thames River in Ontario, Canada

• Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, Maryland