WorksheetsThe War of 1812 Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
In attempts to cut off supplies from reaching the enemy ___________attempted to block the U.S. from trading with others.
Great Britain
France
Spain
Native Americans
In June 1812, Congress declared war on Great Britain
True
False
What were 2 important buildings in Washington that were destroyed during the War of 1812?
the post office and the library
the statue of liberty and the library
the White House and the Capitol
the Monroe Doctrine and the White House
What was the name of the song Francis Scott Key wrote?
Star Spangled Banner
Spangled Banner Star
Star Banner Spangled
Star Bangled Spanner
In the sentence, the United States tried to stay neutral. What does the word "neutral" mean?
prohibits something
not taking sides
enraging Americans
making products more expensive
Seizing people against their will and forcing them to serve in the military
Impressment
Manufacturing
Embargo
Nullify
officially ended the War of 1812
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
Treaty of Ghent
Where did the first battles of the War of 1812 take place?
Canada and the Great Lakes
Great Britain
Washington DC
New Orleans
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?
Dolley Madison
Martha Washington
Martha Jefferson
Abigail Adams
What were the main causes of the War of 1812?
Great Britain impressment of American sailors.
Great Britain giving weapons to the Native Americans in hopes of stopping westward expansion.
Great Britain blocking France and America's trade.
America rebelling against Great Britain's king.
What event did Francis Scott Key write the Star-Spangled Banner about?
The night Andrew Jackson attacked the Shawnee village.
The Battle of New Orleans when Andrew Jackson defeated the British.
The Battle of Tippecanoe that cost Tecumseh his life.
The morning after the British attacked Fort McHenry. The American flag was still flying high.
In addition to British troops, who did the United States fight against in the War of 1812?
Native Americans
French settlers
Barbary Pirates
Spanish soldiers
