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The War of 1812 Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In attempts to cut off supplies from reaching the enemy ___________attempted to block the U.S. from trading with others.

a)

Great Britain

b)

France

c)

Spain

d)

Native Americans

2.

In June 1812, Congress declared war on Great Britain

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What were 2 important buildings in Washington that were destroyed during the War of 1812?

a)

the post office and the library

b)

the statue of liberty and the library

c)

the White House and the Capitol

d)

the Monroe Doctrine and the White House

4.

What was the name of the song Francis Scott Key wrote?

a)

Star Spangled Banner

b)

Spangled Banner Star

c)

Star Banner Spangled

d)

Star Bangled Spanner

5.

In the sentence, the United States tried to stay neutral. What does the word "neutral" mean?

a)

prohibits something

b)

not taking sides

c)

enraging Americans

d)

making products more expensive

6.

Seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military

a)

Impressment

b)

Manufacturing

c)

Embargo

d)

Nullify

7.

officially ended the War of 1812

a)

Treaty of Paris

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

d)

Treaty of Ghent

8.

Where did the first battles of the War of 1812 take place?

a)

Canada and the Great Lakes

b)

Great Britain

c)

Washington DC

d)

New Orleans

9.

Who is credited with saving a portrait of George Washington and other important papers just hours before the British attacked and burned down Washington DC?

a)

Dolley Madison

b)

Martha Washington

c)

Martha Jefferson

d)

Abigail Adams

10.
What was one cause of the War of 1812?
a)
Slavery was needed in the north. 
b)
The French burned the White House.
c)
The British took over American ships. 
d)
The colonists wanted their own country. 
11.
Who won the War of 1812?
a)
England
b)
United States
c)
France
d)
No one
12.
How did the Native Americans try to stop the westward expansion of the Americans?
a)
Lather trails with molasses
b)
Get weapons and supplies from Great Britain
c)
Cut off trade to America
d)
Invade NYC
13.

What were the main causes of the War of 1812?

a)

Great Britain impressment of American sailors.

b)

Great Britain giving weapons to the Native Americans in hopes of stopping westward expansion.

c)

Great Britain blocking France and America's trade.

d)

America rebelling against Great Britain's king.

14.

What event did Francis Scott Key write the Star-Spangled Banner about?

a)

The night Andrew Jackson attacked the Shawnee village.

b)

The Battle of New Orleans when Andrew Jackson defeated the British.

c)

The Battle of Tippecanoe that cost Tecumseh his life.

d)

The morning after the British attacked Fort McHenry. The American flag was still flying high.

15.

In addition to British troops, who did the United States fight against in the War of 1812?

a)

Native Americans

b)

French settlers

c)

Barbary Pirates

d)

Spanish soldiers