War of 1812 (Summer of 1814)

When was the most famous battle fought?

• After the peace treaty was signed

• At the beginning of the war

• In New York

What is a huge building block of America's economy?

• War

• Exploring

• Shipping

When was the Embargo Act passed?

• 1805

• 1806

• 1807

• 1808

Who was the first president to ask Congress to declare war?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

What region of America opposed the War?

• Massachusetts

• Middle states

• South

• New England

Which nation had the better prepared army?

• The British

• The Americans

What area belonging to the British did the war hawks in Congress hope to gain during the War of 1812?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Bermuda

What did first lady Dolly Madison make sure was saved from the White House?

Where did Madison decide to hold cabinet meetings after the burning of Washington D.C.?

• Post office

• Philadelphia