War of 1812 Quiz

Who had to make the hard choice of whether to side with the War Hawks or with the merchants?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

When did the United States declare war on Great Britain?

• July 4, 1776

• May 14, 1804

• September 3, 1783

• June 18, 1812

What was the size of the U.S. Army in 1812?

• 10,000 soldiers

• 4,000 soldiers

• 6,000 soldiers

• 8,000 soldiers

Who set up the tiny U.S. Navy?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

What did President Madison do to make the army bigger?

• Hired mercenaries

• Recruited farmers

• Imported soldiers

• Trained volunteers

Where did President Madison send the army to attack the British?

• Canada

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

What did the U.S. soldiers use guns for?

• To scare away birds

• To hunt and defend their homes

• To celebrate festivals

• To play games

What did the United States lose along the border during the war?

• Forts

• Ships

• Weapons

• Horses

Who was the first president of the United States?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

What kind of government did the United States have in 1812?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Oligarchy