War of 1812

What was one of the main causes of the War of 1812?

• The discovery of gold in California

• Impressment of American sailors by the British

• The invention of the steam engine

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Which country was the United States in conflict with during the War of 1812?

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Germany

What was one effect of the War of 1812 on the United States?

• Decrease in U.S. manufacturing

• Increase in U.S. manufacturing

• Loss of all U.S. territories

• The U.S. became a British colony

What is "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

• A famous novel

• The national anthem of the United States

• A type of flag

• A historical treaty

Who wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Francis Scott Key

• Benjamin Franklin

During which event was "The Star-Spangled Banner" written?

• The signing of the Constitution

• The Battle of Fort McHenry

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Louisiana Purchase

What did the British do that angered Americans and led to the War of 1812?

• They built a wall along the U.S. border

• They burned down the White House

• They captured American ships and forced sailors into their navy

• They signed a peace treaty with France

What is a key symbol mentioned in "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

• The Liberty Bell

• The American flag

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Bald Eagle

The 3 Causes of the War of 1812​ (a)   ​ ​ ​ 2) (b)   ​ 3) ​ (c)   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

• Impressment of U.S. Sailors
• British supported resistance of Native Tribes
• Attacks on U.S. Shipping
• Jefferson established the Embargo of 1807
• Loss of profits in international trade
• The Nonintercourse Act of 1809

Where was Francis Scott Key when he wrote "The Star Spangled Banner"?

• in his law office
• in the American fort
• on a British ship
• fighting in the battle