Quiz on the War of 1812 and Andrew Jacksons Presidency

Who fought in the War of 1812?

• British and U.S. vs. American Indians

• American Indians and U.S. vs. French

• British and American Indians vs. U.S.

• U.S. and French vs. the British

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Which actions led to the start of the War of 1812? (Choose 3)

• America’s trade was being restricted.

• The Americans wouldn’t trade with the French which caused conflict between them.

• The British were trying to tax the Americans.

• The British Navy would capture American soldiers and force them to work on their ships.

• The British gave weapons to American Indians in hopes that they would attack Americans.

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Why were Americans angry about impressment during the early 1800s?

• It forced Americans to serve on French ships.

• It forced Americans to serve on British ships.

• It stopped American goods from being sold in France.

• It stopped American goods from being sold in Great Britain.

Who was the group of Americans that declared war, starting the War of 1812?

• War Hawks

• War Chiefs

• War Rebels

• Sons of Liberty

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Which statement correctly describes the actions of the British soldiers who attacked Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812?

• British soldiers burned the White House and Capitol, as well as many other buildings.

• British soldiers tried to invade the capital, but were quickly defeated by waiting American soldiers.

• British soldiers set up their headquarters in the White House and held their prisoners in the Capitol.

• British soldiers surrounded the capital and after a seven-day siege, they forced the city to surrender.

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Why is Dolley Madison remembered?

• She fought in the War of 1812.

• She was the first woman vice president.

• She saved many historical treasures in the White House fire.

• She wrote the Star-Spangled Banner.

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Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?

• Patrick Henry

• Andrew Jackson

• Dolley Madison

• Francis Scott Key

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What inspired the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner?

• Anger at seeing the British soldiers burn the American flag

• Pride after seeing the U.S. flag still standing after the attack on Ft. McHenry

• Relief when news came that the war was over

• Sadness in seeing the British flag take place of the American flag

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How did the War of 1812 end?

• Britain won and gained control of America again.

• American Indians got the Northwest Territory back.

• The British got kicked out of North America for good.

• No one won, but Americans did manage to end the British support of Native Americans.

Who led the Americans in the Battle of New Orleans?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Lewis and Clark

• Frances Scott Key