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War of 1812

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Colley Madison did not allow the British to burn the White House

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Many Native American Tribes sided with the British

a)

True

b)

False

3.

The Battle of New Orleans occurred after the Treaty of Ghent

a)

True

b)

False

4.

"The Star-Spangled Banner" was written in New Orleans

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Great Britain gained territory after the War of 1812

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Great Britain benefitted greatly from the Treaty of Ghent

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The British supported Native Americans to prevent westward expansion.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Tecumseh fought for the Americans against the British.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The British were fighting France and Napoleon's army in 1812

a)

true

b)

false

10.

The capitol and White House building were saved in Washington DC

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which event occurred FIRST in the war of 1812?

a)

The treaty of Ghent was signed

b)

The Battle of New Orleans

c)

The Battle of Baltimore

d)

U.S. Soldiers attacked Canada

12.

Which of the following best describes the author's purpose in writing this selection?

a)

To explain how America gained international respect in the War of 1812

b)

To inform the reader of the causes, major events and results of the War of 1812

c)

to persuade the reader that America should have been the clear winner of the War of 1812

d)

To entertain the reader with an interesting story about a Native American trib who helped the British in the War of 1812

13.

Which of the following would be the most important to include in a summary of the War of 1812

a)

The Treaty of Ghent was already signed when the Battle of New Orleans was fought

b)

Dolley Madison helped to save a portrait of Washington before the White House burned

c)

Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812

d)

The Wat of 1812 changed the course of American history because the U.S. gained international respect for standing up to the British

14.

What role did Native Americans play in the War of 1812?

a)

All Native Americans sided with the British

b)

All Native Americans sided with the Americans

c)

Native Americans sided with both sides

d)

Native Americans had no role in the war

15.

Why was the Battle of New Orleans fought despite the Treaty of Ghent already being signed?

a)

They did not receive word of the treaty in time

b)

They knew about the treaty but but refused to stop fighting

c)

The Americans did not want to lose the battle

d)

The British did not want to lose the battle.