War of 1812 Vocabulary

What was the War of 1812?

• A war between the United States and France from 1812 to 1815.

• A war between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815.

• A war between the United States and Spain from 1812 to 1815.

• A war between the United States and Canada from 1812 to 1815.

What is a policy?

• A type of government building.

• A course of action adopted and pursued by a government, ruler, or political party.

• A type of military strategy.

• A type of economic system.

What is a foreign policy?

• A policy about domestic issues.

• A policy pursued by a nation in its dealings with other nations, designed to achieve national objectives.

• A policy about environmental issues.

• A policy about educational reforms.

What does it mean to be neutral?

• Taking part in a dispute or war.

• Not taking part or giving assistance in a dispute or war between others.

• Supporting both sides in a dispute.

• Changing sides frequently in a dispute.

What is Fort McHenry known for?

• Being a major trade center.

• Being a fort in Maryland where Francis Scott Key wrote The Star-Spangled Banner.

• Being a famous battlefield in the Civil War.

• Being the site of the first U.S. Congress meeting.

What is The Star-Spangled Banner?

• A famous American novel.

• The national anthem of the United States of America.

• A popular American movie.

• A historic American speech.

Who was George Washington?

• The 2nd president of the U.S.

• The 1st president of the U.S.

• The 3rd president of the U.S.

• The 4th president of the U.S.

Who was John Adams?

• The 1st president of the U.S.

• The 2nd president of the U.S.

• The 3rd president of the U.S.

• The 4th president of the U.S.

Who was Thomas Jefferson?

• The 1st president of the U.S.

• The 2nd president of the U.S.

• The 3rd president of the U.S.

• The 4th president of the U.S.

Who was Frances Scott Key?

• A U.S. president.

• A U.S. lawyer and author of The Star-Spangled Banner.

• A U.S. general.

• A U.S. senator.