War of 1812 Quiz

What does the term "Impressment" refer to in the context of the War of 1812?

• Signing a peace treaty with another country

• Capturing sailors and forcing them to serve in the military against their will

• Trading goods with Native American tribes

• Establishing new settlements in the west

What was the purpose of an "Embargo" during the War of 1812?

• To recruit more soldiers for the war

• To celebrate a victory over Great Britain

• To place a ban on trade with a particular country

• To form an alliance with Native American tribes

Who was Tecumseh?

• A U.S. congressman who favored war with Great Britain

• The 4th U.S. President

• A Native American leader that worked to protect native land from Americans

• The author of the poem that became the national anthem

What was significant about the Battle of Tippecanoe?

• It was the final battle of the War of 1812

• It was a battle where the U.S. suffered a great defeat

• It was a battle important for involving the U.S. in the War of 1812 and solidifying the alliance between Tecumseh and Native American tribes with Great Britain

• It was the battle that started the War of 1812

Who was James Madison?

• The author of the Star Spangled Banner

• A Native American leader

• A U.S. congressman who favored war with Great Britain

• The 4th U.S. President who led the U.S. through the War of 1812

What were the War Hawks?

• A group of Native American tribes allied with Tecumseh

• A group of U.S. congressmen who favored war with Great Britain

• British soldiers who were known for their bravery

• American poets who wrote about the war

What was Battle of Fort McHenry?

• It was a defeat that led to the end of the War of 1812

• It was a famous American victory over the British written about in the Star Spangled Banner

• It resulted in a treaty with Native American tribes

• It was a battle that had no clear winner

Who was Francis Scott Key?

• A general who fought in the Battle of New Orleans

• A U.S. President during the War of 1812

• The author of the poem that became our national anthem

• A Native American leader allied with Great Britain

Which battle was fought and won by the U.S. after the War of 1812 was officially over?

• Battle of Fort McHenry

• Battle of Tippecanoe

• Battle of New Orleans

• None, all battles ended before the war was officially over

Who earned fame for winning the Battle of New Orleans?

• Tecumseh

• James Madison

• Francis Scott Key

• Andrew Jackson