The War of 1812 Study Guide

During the War of 1812, the ________ fought against the British.

• United States

• France

• Spain

• Canada

Who was the President of the United States during the War of 1812?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• John Quincy Adams

Many Americans did not want to go to war at first, but that changed when the British were forcing Americans to serve in the British Navy by ________ and were also trading with the British.

• impressment

• embargo

• taxation

• blockade

The ________ was a ship that fought many battles during the War of 1812.

• USS Constitution

• HMS Victory

• RMS Titanic

• USS Arizona

What was the nickname of the USS Constitution?

• Old Ironsides

• The Great White

• Sea Eagle

• Liberty Belle

The White House is located in ________.

• Washington D.C.

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

During the War of 1812, the President’s House was attacked by the British and ________ during the attack on Washington D.C.

• burned

• painted

• rebuilt

• decorated

Fort McHenry is located in ________ and is a key port.

• Baltimore

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Charleston

Who made a flag for Fort McHenry?

• Mary Pickersgill

• Betsy Ross

• Martha Washington

• Clara Barton

The U.S. soldiers told Mary Pickersgill to make the flag ________ so the British could see it from miles away.

• big

• small

• thin

• dark