Skills 6 Ch 5: Madison's Era: Key Events and Actions

What important building had just been finished in Washington, D.C.?

• The Capitol

• The White House

• The Pentagon

• The Lincoln Memorial

What was Washington, D.C., known for at the time?

• Where the U.S. Congress met

• Where the President lived

• Where the army trained

• Where the British landed

Who lived in the President's House at the time?

• President Madison and his wife, Dolley

• President Washington and his wife, Martha

• President Jefferson and his wife, Martha

• President Lincoln and his wife, Mary

What happened to the U.S. Army in the battle outside the city?

• They were beaten

• They won

• They retreated

• They captured the enemy

What did President Madison do after ordering soldiers to protect his wife?

• Jumped on his horse and rode off

• Went to sleep

• Wrote a letter

• Had dinner

What did Mrs. Madison have a big closet of?

• Shoes.

• Books.

• Fancy dresses.

• Hats.

What was the last thing Mrs. Madison remembered to take?

• A book

• A painting of George Washington

• A map

• A flag

Why did Mrs. Madison want to save the painting?

• It was a gift

• It was valuable

• She did not want it to fall into the hands of the British

• It was her favorite

How did they remove the painting from its frame?

• Carefully unscrewed it

• Broke the frame

• Cut it out

• Slid it out

What did Mrs. Madison do after securing the painting?

• Went to sleep

• Ran out the door to safety

• Called for help

• Hid in the house