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War of 1812 Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who fought the United States in the War of 1812?

a)

France

b)

Great Britain

c)

Mexico

d)

Russia

2.

How long did the War last?

a)

5 years

b)

2 years and 5 months

c)

2 years and 8 months

d)

4 years and 3 months

3.

What happened to the White House during the War?

a)

The British hosted a tea party in it.

b)

The British burned it down.

c)

The British had a party in the White House with George Washington.

4.

Why do some people call it the “second American War for Independence”?

a)

Because they wanted to separate from Great Britain.

b)

Because it was the second War they fought to gain Independence.

c)

Because they wanted Independence.

5.

What happened at the Battle of New Orleans?

a)

The U.S. surrendered.

b)

The British won the battle.

c)

The U.S. won the battle.

d)

The British surrendered.

6.

American’s Blame the British for Indian Attacks in the Northwest Territory

a)

American Indians didn't attack the Northwest Territory.

b)

American Indians were sometimes attacking settlers in the northwest territory. American Indians were joining forces with the British in hopes of keeping their land.

c)

American Indians wanted to retake what was theirs.

7.

Explain the Treaty of Ghent

a)

The British denied the Treaty.

b)

The Treaty ended the war.

c)

The Americans denied the Treaty.

8.

The British Blockade of Europe Interfered with American Shipping.

a)

British makes an alliance with America.

b)

Caused the war of 1812.

c)

The Blockade stopped Americans to pass.

9.

What strength did the US have over the British?

a)

Army

b)

Navy

c)

Men

d)

Artillery

10.

Who was Tecumseh?

a)

Tecumseh was an Indian chief who supported resistance against American expansion into native area And allied with the France.

b)

Tecumseh was an Indian chief who supported resistance against American expansion into native area And allied with the British.

c)

Tecumseh was an Indian chief who supported resistance against British expansion into native area and allied with the America.

d)

Tecumseh was an Indian chief who supported resistance against France expansion into native area and allied with the British.