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War of 1812

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What's the name of the document that became the framework for the American government?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Constitution

c)

The Bill of Rights

2.

Select two causes of the War of 1812. (select 2)

a)

France gave weapons to the American Indians to fight settlers.

b)

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

c)

War Birds urged Congress to declare war on Great Britain.

d)

Great Britain and France restricted trade with the United States.

3.

British soldiers who attacked Washington D.C. in 1814 burned the ______________________ and _____________________ as well as many other buildings. (select 2)

a)

The Empire State Building

b)

The White House

c)

The Capitol Building

d)

The Washington Monument

4.

Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the "Star Spangled Banner" after seeing the flag after the attack on __________________.

a)

Fort McKey

b)

Fort Jackson

c)

Fort Donelson

d)

Fort McHenry

5.

Forcing people into the service of another country

a)

import

b)

export

c)

impressment

d)

trade

6.

_________________________ was the first lady who saved many national treasures before the British arrived at the White House.

a)

Martha Washington

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

Dolley Madison

d)

Francis Scott Key

7.

_______________________ wrote a poem that was made into the song "Star Spangled Banner" which is our national anthem.

a)

Martha Washington

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

Dolley Madison

d)

Francis Scott Key

8.

_____________________wrote the poem, "The Star Spangled Banner.

a)

Martha Washington

b)

Andrew Jackson

c)

Dolley Madison

d)

Francis Scott Key

9.

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?

a)

The United States

b)

Great Britain

c)

France

d)

Canada

10.

I am sometimes called the Father of the Constitution, and I am the fourth president of the United States. Who am I?

a)

Jean Laffite

b)

Dolley Madison

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

James Madison

11.

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?

a)

Fort McHenry

b)

USS Constitution

c)

The White House

12.

We were a group of people who believed that America should go to war with Britain in 1812. Who are we?

a)

Americans

b)

The Second Grade Teachers

c)

War Hawks

d)

Jean and Pierre Laffite

13.

Though we were considered to be pirates, we helped General Jackson defend New Orleans. Who are we?

a)

James and Dolley Madison

b)

Francis Scott Key

c)

Jean and Pierre Laffite

14.

Dolley Madison saved me when she escaped from the President's house. What am I?

a)

USS Constitution

b)

Portrait of George Washington

c)

War Hawks

d)

Fort McHenry

15.

British battleships fired cannonballs at me. They tried to SINK ME but couldn't. What am I?

a)

USS Constitution/ "Old Ironsides"

b)

Fort McHenry

c)

Portrait of George Washington

d)

Mrs. Cagliano

16.

I was the first First Lady of the United States. Who am I?

a)

Ms. Heaney

b)

Dolley Madison

c)

Jean Laffite

d)

Francis Scott Key

17.

I was the President during the War of 1812. Who am I?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

John Adams

d)

James Madison