The War of 1812

What is the War of 1812 sometimes called?

• The Great War

• The Second War of Independence

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

Who was the President of the United States during the War of 1812?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Which country did the United States fight in the War of 1812?

• Germany

• The United Kingdom

• Spain

• France

What did the United States do first after declaring war on the United Kingdom?

• Attacked the British colony of Canada

• Signed a peace treaty

• Captured British ships

• Defended New York

Which victory was a turning point for the United States in 1813?

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Baltimore

• Battle of Thames

What did the British do in 1814 to fight back?

• Signed a peace treaty

• Attacked Washington, D.C.

• Withdrew from the war

• Gave up Canada

What inspired the lyrics for The Star-Spangled Banner?

• The Battle of Baltimore

• The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

• The attack on Washington, D.C.

• The Battle of New Orleans

Who is often credited with saving a famous portrait of George Washington?

• Abigail Adams

• Mary Todd Lincoln

• Martha Washington

• Dolly Madison

What was the result of the War of 1812?

• The United States gained new territories

• France became an ally of the United States

• It ended in a stalemate with no borders changed

• The United Kingdom took control of Washington, D.C.

What nickname did the USS Constitution earn during the War of 1812?

• Old Ironsides

• The Ghost Ship

• The Sea Warrior

• The British Nightmare