WorksheetsWar of 1812
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What's the name of the document that became the framework for the American government?
The Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Select two causes of the War of 1812. (select 2)
France gave weapons to the American Indians to fight settlers.
Great Britain captured American sailors and forced them to serve in the British navy.
War Birds urged Congress to declare war on Great Britain.
Great Britain and France restricted trade with the United States.
British soldiers who attacked Washington D.C. in 1814 burned the ______________________ and _____________________ as well as many other buildings. (select 2)
The Empire State Building
The White House
The Capitol Building
The Washington Monument
Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the "Star Spangled Banner" after seeing the flag after the attack on __________________.
Fort McKey
Fort Jackson
Fort Donelson
Fort McHenry
Forcing people into the service of another country
import
export
impressment
trade
_________________________ was the first lady who saved many national treasures before the British arrived at the White House.
Martha Washington
Andrew Jackson
Dolley Madison
Francis Scott Key
_______________________ wrote a poem that was made into the song "Star Spangled Banner" which is our national anthem.
Martha Washington
Andrew Jackson
Dolley Madison
Francis Scott Key
_____________________wrote the poem, "The Star Spangled Banner.
Martha Washington
Andrew Jackson
Dolley Madison
Francis Scott Key
I am a powerful nation with a large army and navy. I have been to war with the United States once before. Who am I?
The United States
Great Britain
France
Canada
I am sometimes called the Father of the Constitution, and I am the fourth president of the United States. Who am I?
Jean Laffite
Dolley Madison
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
The British did not capture me after the battle in the harbor. The next morning, the U.S. flag flew proudly above my walls. What am I?
Fort McHenry
USS Constitution
The White House
We were a group of people who believed that America should go to war with Britain in 1812. Who are we?
Americans
The Second Grade Teachers
War Hawks
Jean and Pierre Laffite
Though we were considered to be pirates, we helped General Jackson defend New Orleans. Who are we?
James and Dolley Madison
Francis Scott Key
Jean and Pierre Laffite
Dolley Madison saved me when she escaped from the President's house. What am I?
USS Constitution
Portrait of George Washington
War Hawks
Fort McHenry
British battleships fired cannonballs at me. They tried to SINK ME but couldn't. What am I?
USS Constitution/ "Old Ironsides"
Fort McHenry
Portrait of George Washington
Mrs. Cagliano
I was the first First Lady of the United States. Who am I?
Ms. Heaney
Dolley Madison
Jean Laffite
Francis Scott Key
I was the President during the War of 1812. Who am I?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
