War of 1812 Quiz

Why did Great Britain anger the United States by capturing sailors from American ships?

• To force them to work on French ships

• To recruit them for the British army

• To work on British ships through impressment

• To help them return to the United States

What did Americans believe about the British capturing United States citizens?

• The British had every right to do so

• The British were protecting the sailors

• The British needed assistance on their ships

• The British had no right to take them

What was a major concern for Americans regarding British soldiers in the Northwest Territory?

• Providing supplies to American settlers

• Assisting Native Americans with weapons

• Establishing trade routes with the United States

• Negotiating peace treaties with Native tribes

Who was the Shawnee leader that worked to unite Native Americans during the War of 1812?

• Sacagawea

• Sitting Bull

• Tecumseh

• Geronimo

What event led to the American declaration of war against Great Britain in 1812?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Burning of Washington, DC

• Impressment of American sailors

• Battle of Fort McHenry

Which American warship earned the nickname “Old Ironsides” during the War of 1812?

• USS Monitor

• HMS Victory

• USS Constitution

• HMS Hood

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

• Battle of Fort McHenry

• Battle of New Orleans

• Treaty of Ghent

• Burning of Washington, DC

What effect did the War of 1812 have on the United States?

• Created division among states

• Increased confidence and nationalism

• Ended in the annexation of Canada

• Strengthened British influence in America