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WorksheetsWar of 1812
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Colley Madison did not allow the British to burn the White House
True
False
Many Native American Tribes sided with the British
True
False
The Battle of New Orleans occurred after the Treaty of Ghent
True
False
"The Star-Spangled Banner" was written in New Orleans
True
False
Great Britain gained territory after the War of 1812
True
False
Great Britain benefitted greatly from the Treaty of Ghent
True
False
The British supported Native Americans to prevent westward expansion.
True
False
Tecumseh fought for the Americans against the British.
True
False
The British were fighting France and Napoleon's army in 1812
true
false
The capitol and White House building were saved in Washington DC
True
False
Which event occurred FIRST in the war of 1812?
The treaty of Ghent was signed
The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of Baltimore
U.S. Soldiers attacked Canada
Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing this selection?
To explain how America gained international respect in the War of 1812
To inform the reader of the causes, major events and results of the War of 1812
to persuade the reader that America should have been the clear winner of the War of 1812
To entertain the reader with an interesting story about a Native American trib who helped the British in the War of 1812
Which of the following would be the most important to include in a summary of the War of 1812
The Treaty of Ghent was already signed when the Battle of New Orleans was fought
Dolley Madison helped to save a portrait of Washington before the White House burned
Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812
The Wat of 1812 changed the course of American history because the U.S. gained international respect for standing up to the British
What role did Native Americans play in the War of 1812?
All Native Americans sided with the British
All Native Americans sided with the Americans
Native Americans sided with both sides
Native Americans had no role in the war
Why was the Battle of New Orleans fought despite the Treaty of Ghent already being signed?
They did not receive word of the treaty in time
They knew about the treaty but but refused to stop fighting
The Americans did not want to lose the battle
The British did not want to lose the battle.
