War of 1812 Quiz

What was the war of 1812 often mislabeled as?

• The Second American Revolution

• The French and Indian War

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

Where were British outposts allegedly supporting native tribes?

• East of the Appalachian Mountains

• West of the Appalachian Mountains

• Along the Atlantic Coast

• In the Midwest

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

• It had no impact on the United States

• It led to a trade alliance with Great Britain

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

• It led to the colonization of the United States by France

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

• USS Constitution

• USS Arizona

• USS Intrepid

• 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?

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

What did the Treaty of Ghent essentially do?

• Made the United States a British colony

• Gave all British territories in North America to the United States

• Ended the war with no significant territorial changes

• Gave Canada to the United States

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

• The Star Spangled Banner

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence