War of 1812

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

Who wrote the "Star Spangled Banner"?

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

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.

What is a privateer?

• A bounty hunter searching for British outlaws in the frontier

• Canadian soldiers hired to stop Americans from moving westward

• A group of strongmen hired to protect Americans traveling into the frontier

• A group of small armed ships hired by the US to raid enemy ships

Why was the Battle of New Orleans fought after the War of 1812 had already end?

• Both sides were already in the middle of battle and kept fighting till the end.

• Neither side knew the war was over before they started.

• This battle was over a different conflict often associated with this war.

• Because General Jackson want to try a new weapon on the British.

In America, what followed as a result from the War of 1812?

• An explosion of trade and wealth with Europe

• A burst of optimism and national growth

• A decline in our nation’s debt

• Peace with Native Americans

Many of the Federalist opposed the War Hawks and were against going to war for this main reason.

• The United States does not have a strong army or navy.

• The United States should focus on developing the land they possess.

• War would ruin United States commerce (trade with other countries).

• War would make the United States vulnerable to other foreign attacks.

What is the name of the treaty between American and Great Britain?

• Treaty of Paris
• Treaty of Ghent
• Treaty of New Orleans
• Treaty of France

Which city did the British try to burn?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

• New York City