War of 1812

What was one of the main causes of the War of 1812?

• Disputes over land with Native Americans

• Impressment of American sailors by the British Navy

• The election of James Madison

• A desire to conquer Canada

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

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

What was the main reason the United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812?

• To gain control of Canadian territory

• To stop British support to Native Americans

• To support France against Britain

• Because of trade restrictions and impressment of sailors

What nickname was given to the USS Constitution after its battle with the HMS Guerriere?

• The American Eagle

• The Sea Phantom

• The Indestructible

• Old Ironsides

How did the British respond to the American invasion of Canada?

• By offering to return impressed sailors

• By invading Washington D.C.

• By blockading American ports

• By signing a peace treaty

What major event happened to Washington D.C. during the War of 1812?

• Key buildings including the White House were burned by the British

• It was completely untouched by the war

• It was declared the capital of the United States

• It successfully repelled a British invasion

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bladensburg?

• A British retreat

• A humiliating defeat for the Americans

• A stalemate

• A decisive American victory

Who was responsible for saving the portrait of George Washington from the White House?

• James Madison

• John Armstrong

• George Armistead

• Dolly Madison

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

• The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The defense of Fort McHenry

• The burning of Washington D.C.

What significant defense did Baltimore have against the British invasion?

• A large militia force

• Sunken ships in the harbor

• A treaty with Native Americans

• A powerful naval fleet