War of 1812 Quiz

Who was president during the War of 1812?

• James Monroe
• John Adams
• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson

Which term means pride in your country. It also means a strong love for your country?

• zealotry
• nationalism
• exceptionalism
• egotism

What was the British naval strategy during the War of 1812?

• Burn Boston first and then move South
• Shell every American port city
• Sink every American Ship
• blockade the American coast

Who wrote the "Star Spangled Banner"?

• Francis Scott Key
• Francis Scott Note
• Francis Baltimore
• Francis Scott Pitch

Where is Fort McHenry?

• Philadelphia
• Washington, D.C.
• Charleston, South Carolina
• Baltimore

What was the low point of the War of 1812 for the Americans?

• The White House was burned.
• The graves of George and Martha Washington were desecrated.
• Thomas Jefferson was captured. 
• The Canadians won the siege of Boston.

The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812? What country is Ghent in?

• France
• Spain
• Belgium
• the Netherlands

What does secede mean?

• It is agreeing with something but not voting on it.
• It means no contest. 
• It is when a state quits the Union. 
• It is when a state joins the Union.

Andrew Jackson won a huge victory after the war had ended at 

• New Orleans.
• Nashville.
• Cripple Creek.
• Tallahassee

Great Britain impresses American sailors. What does the word "impress" mean?

• To give aid to others

• To influence or persuade others to do something

• To take someone against their will, or kidnap

• To lead someone to a safe place