War of 1812 Quiz

Who was the U.S. President during the War of 1812?

• James Madison
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Abraham Lincoln

Who gained notoriety in the Battle of New Orleans?

• Andrew Jackson
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln

Which Native American led troops against the U.S. during the War of 1812 and Battle of Fort Wayne?

• Geronimo
• Sitting Bull
• Crazy Horse
• Tecumseh

Who was the opponent of the United States in the War of 1812?

• Spain
• Germany
• Great Britain

• France

What treaty officially ended the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Ghent
• Treaty of Vienna
• Treaty of Versailles
• Treaty of Paris

Which event occurred FIRST in the War of 1812?

• Signing of the Treaty of Ghent
• 1. U.S. soldiers attacked Canada

• Battle of New Orleans
• Burning of Washington D.C.

Why was the Battle of New Orleans fought, despite the Treaty of Ghent already being signed?

• The news of the Treaty of Ghent had not reached the United States in time to prevent the battle.
• The Treaty of Ghent was considered invalid by the United States, leading to the battle.
• The United States wanted to demonstrate its military strength despite the peace treaty.
• The Battle of New Orleans was a planned military exercise unrelated to the Treaty of Ghent.

Who erote “The Star-Spangled Banner?"

• Francis Scott Key
• Abraham Lincoln
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington

The battle at Fort McHenry was won in this city.

• Philadelphia
• Baltimore
• New York City
• Boston

Who was the first Lady who saved Washington’s portrait?

• Eleanor Roosevelt
• Abigail Adams
• Dolley Madison
• Martha Washington