War of 1812 in 12 Minutes - Manny Man Does History

The video covers the period from the American colonies' independence in 1776 to the end of the War of 1812. It discusses the tensions between the USA and Britain, leading to the War of 1812, and the key battles and strategies employed by both sides. The video also highlights the impact of the war on Native Americans and the eventual peace treaty, the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the conflict without significant territorial changes. The aftermath of the war saw economic growth in the USA and set the stage for future military expansion.

What year did the American colonies declare their independence from Britain?

• 1812

• 1807

• 1776

• 1783

Which Native American leader united tribes to form an Indian Confederacy?

• Geronimo

• Tecumseh

• Crazy Horse

• Sitting Bull

Which American ship earned the nickname 'Old Ironsides'?

• USS Enterprise

• USS Chesapeake

• USS Constitution

• USS Guerriere

What was the outcome of the Battle of Queenston Heights?

• Native American victory

• Inconclusive

• British victory

• American victory

Which city did the British capture and burn during the War of 1812?

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Washington D.C.

Who was the British general responsible for the attack on Washington D.C.?

• General Robert Ross

• General William Hull

• General Isaac Brock

• General George Prevost

Which battle inspired the writing of the 'Star Spangled Banner'?

• Battle of Plattsburgh

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Baltimore

• Battle of Lake Erie

What treaty ended the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Utrecht

• Treaty of Paris

What was a significant economic outcome for America after the War of 1812?

• Collapse of the banking system

• Decline in industrial growth

• Increased reliance on British goods

• Kickstart of the Industrial Revolution

Which future U.S. President was involved in the War of 1812?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln