War of 1812 Artifacts and History Quiz

What significant event is the Fort McHenry museum collection primarily associated with?

• The Revolutionary War

• The War of 1812

• World War I

• The American Civil War

Who was the owner of the musket displayed at Fort McHenry?

• Das Stanbury

• William Hart

• Asus Sutton

• George Brooks

What was the original firing mechanism of Das Stanbury's musket?

• Matchlock

• Wheellock

• Flintlock

• Percussion cap

What was the primary role of the Ancient and Honorable Mechanical Company of Baltimore?

• Providing fire protection and raising a militia

• Manufacturing weapons

• Trading goods

• Building ships

What is the name of the military hat owned by Das Stanbury?

• Beret

• Cap

• Shako

• Helmet

What unique feature was preserved separately from the Shako?

• The leather neck guard

• The original top

• The linen lining

• The red chain link decoration

Who were the makers of the Shako?

• Asus Sutton

• William and Richard Hart

• Canfield and Brother

• George Brooks

What material is the light dragoon helmet made of?

• Iron

• Bronze

• Leather

• Steel

Which cavalry unit is associated with the light dragoon helmet?

• First Cavalry of Baltimore City

• Fifth Cavalry of Baltimore City

• Third Cavalry of Baltimore City

• Seventh Cavalry of Baltimore City

What mistake did George Brooks make during the War of 1812?

• He attacked a friendly ship

• He mistook a British frigate for a merchant vessel

• He lost his telescope

• He sailed to the wrong destination