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WorksheetsWar of 1812
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
The War of 1812 occurred during the __________________
Revolutionary War
Napoleonic Wars
Washington Reign
Indian Revolution
What were the three main causes of the War of 1812?
Great Britain impressment of American sailors.
Great Britain giving aid to the Native Americans in hopes of stopping westward expansion.
The War Hawks encouraging war against Britain.
All of the above
Who were the War Hawks?
A group of women who wanted to go to war against France.
A group of men who wanted to go to war against Britain.
A group of men who wanted to go to war against France.
A group of men who wanted to go to war against Canada.
Great Britain impresses American sailors. What does the word "impress" mean?
To give aid to others
To influence or persuade others to do something
To take someone against their will, or kidnap
To lead someone to a safe place
_____________________ save as many important papers as possible by pressing them into trunks and fleeing before the British arrived at the White House.
Dolley Madison
James Madison
Harriet Tubman
Andrew Jackson
What event did Francis Scott Key write the Star-Spangled Banner about?
The night Andrew Jackson attacked the Shawnee village.
The Battle of New Orleans when Andrew Jackson defeated the British.
The Battle of Tippecanoe that cost Tecumseh his life.
The morning after the British attacked Fort McHenry. The American flag was burnt around the edges, but still flying high.
_______________________________ helped create the three branches of government which united the country under one nation. He was nicknamed, "The Father of the Constitution."
William Henry Harrison
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
In attempts to cut off supplies from reaching the enemy both ___________and __________ attempted to block the U.S. from trading with others.
Great Britain and France
France and Native Americans
Great Britain and Spain
Spain and Native Americans
The U.S. wanted to continue to expand their territory
True
False
President James Madison declared war on Great Britain on June 18, 1812
True
False
The U.S. had the military advantage over Great Britain in the War of 1812
True
False
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Thomas Jefferson
Frances Scott Key
James Madison
James Brown
