Quiz on the War of 1812

What was the War of 1812 sometimes referred to as?

• A second war for independence

• A world war

• A colonial war

• A civil war

Which city was a major target for the British due to its role in privateering?

• Baltimore

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Boston

What was the main cause of the War of 1812 according to the text?

• Territorial disputes

• Impressment of sailors

• Political alliances

• Economic sanctions

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

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

What significant item did Dolly Madison save from the White House?

• A historic vase

• The Declaration of Independence

• A portrait of George Washington

• The Constitution

Which city's public buildings were burned by the British in 1814?

• Washington D.C.

• New York

• Boston

• Philadelphia

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bladensburg?

• A humiliating American defeat

• A decisive American victory

• A minor British victory

• A draw

What did the British do after entering Washington D.C.?

• They declared victory

• They signed a peace treaty

• They held a mock legislative session

• They left immediately

Which natural event disrupted the British attack on Washington?

• A blizzard

• A tsunami

• An earthquake

• A tornado

What was the main British grievance that led to the War of 1812?

• Impressment of American sailors

• Impressment of British sailors

• American attacks on British colonies

• American independence