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Chapter 11 - The War of 1812

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who wrote the National Anthem?

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

George Washington

c)

Francis Scott Key

d)

Dolley Madison

2.

Who led an army of Tennessee volunteers to fight against the British and defend the Port of New Orleans?

a)

Andrew Jackson

b)

Francis Scott Key

c)

George Washington

d)

Jean Lafitte

3.

Who saved the Declaration of Independence from the fire at the White House?

a)

Dolley Madison

b)

James Madison

c)

George Washington

d)

Francis Scott Key

4.

Why were Americans angry about impressment during the early 1800s?

a)

It forced Americans to serve on French ships.

b)

It stopped American goods from being sold in France

c)

It forced Americans to serve on British ships.

d)

It stopped American goods from being sold in Great Britain.

5.

Which statement correctly describes the actions of the British soldiers who attacked Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812?

a)

British soldiers tried to invade the capital, but were quickly defeated by waiting American soldiers.

b)

British soldiers burned the White House and Capitol, as well as many other buildings.

c)

British soldiers surrounded the capital and after a seven-day siege, they forced the city to surrender

d)

British soldiers set up their headquarters in the White House and held their prisoners in the Capitol.

6.

What inspired Francis Scott Key to write the “Star-Spangled Banner”?

a)

anger at seeing the British soldiers burn the American flag

b)

sadness in seeing the British flag raised after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain

c)

pride in seeing the U.S. flag still waving after a long battle between the U.S. and Great Britain

d)

relief when he heard the War of 1812 had finally ended

7.

The War of _______ has been referred to as the 2nd American Revolutionary War.

a)

1812

b)

1814

c)

1815

d)

1813

8.

Which actions contributed to the start of the War of 1812? (Choose 2)

a)

Great Britain imported goods from the United States.

b)

Great Britain captured American sailors and forced them to serve in the British navy.

c)

Great Britain attacked the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C.

d)

Great Britain restricted trade with the United States

9.

Which statements accurately describe the results of the Battle of New Orleans? (Choose 2)

a)

It made Andrew Jackson a national hero and helped him build his reputation.

b)

It made many Americans think that Andrew Jackson was not a good leader.

c)

It made many British people angry because the Americans attacked them after the war ended.

d)

It made Andrew Jackson decide that he wanted to become a general.

e)

It made many Americans feel like they won the war even though it ended in a draw.

10.

In 1814, the British attacked _______ and burned the White House.

a)

Philadelphia, PA

b)

Boston, MA

c)

Knoxville, TN

d)

Washington, D.C.