War of 1812

Who was the President of the United States when the war was declared on Britain in 1812?

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What was America's first military move after declaring war on Britain?

• Invading the British Isles

• Attempting to take control of Canada

• Defending the Chesapeake Bay

• Attacking British ships in the Atlantic

How many enslaved Africans joined the British squadron on Cumberland Island?

• More than 2,000

• About 500

• Less than 1,000

• Exactly 1,483

What did the British do after reaching Capitol Hill in 1814?

• Signed a peace treaty

• Surrendered to American forces

• Destroyed all public buildings in the city

• Freed all slaves in the area

Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner, and what inspired it?

• George Washington after a victorious battle

• Thomas Jefferson during the Declaration of Independence

• Francis Scott Key after witnessing the American flag over Fort McHenry

• James Madison at the end of the war

Where did American negotiators meet British diplomats to sign the Treaty of Ghent?

• In London, England

• In Ghent, Belgium

• In Paris, France

• In Washington D.C., USA

What was the outcome of the War of 1812?

• A decisive American victory

• A decisive British victory

• Neither side won

• The war ended in a stalemate, but with territorial changes

How many ships did America's navy consist of at the start of the war?

• 16 ships

• Over 50 ships

• Exactly 100 ships

• Less than 10 ships

Which battle is considered the greatest American victory in the War of 1812?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Battle of York

• Battle of Baltimore

What was the main reason for the British blockade of the American coast during the War of 1812?

• To prevent goods from reaching American ports

• To stop American naval expansion

• To capture American sailors

• To scout for a full-scale invasion