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WorksheetsWar of 1812 Study Guide
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 42mins
Match the following to its correct definition.
James Madison
Who was president during the War of 1812 for the United States?
Northwest
Great Britain & the U.S. were in conflict over this territory
War Hawks
Group of congressmen in favor of going to war with Great Britain
Impressment
Captured U.S. soldiers who were forced to work on British ships and in the British Navy
Great Britain and France
Who was fighting in a way and the U.S. tried to stay neutral
(a) was the leader of the War Hawks and was from South Carolina._
Why did the War Hawks want to go to war with Britain?
Mark all that apply.
Because of the British attacks on American ships
They believed it would help their economy and increase their population
They believed the U.S. could force Britain out of Canada
Winning the territory from Britain would lead to less conflicts with American Indians for the U.S.
(a) attacked (b) in August 1814.
Who, or what, was nicknamed "Old Ironside?"
The U.S.S. Viper
Andrew Jackson
James Madison
The U.S.S Constitution
Who wrote the National Anthem?
James Monroe
Francis Scott Key
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
If the United States would have been caught by France trading with Britain France threatened to attack the Americans.
True
False
Congress declared war on Britain in June 1812.
Yes
No
The "Star-Spangled Banner" was first written as a poem.
Yes
No
After watching the Battle of (a) (b) wrote the Star-Spangled Banner because he was inspired when he saw the (c) was still standing.
The War of 1812 lasted a little over (a) years.
Write your answer in number form only or you will get it wrong.
The United States won the War of 1812.
Yes
No
Who led the American army at the Battle of New Orleans and defeated the British?
Winfield Scott
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
James Madison
The Battle of New Orleans happened after the War of 1812 was over.
True
False
Andrew Jackson earned the nickname ______ because he was very tough.
The Bear
Him
Old Ironside
Old Hickory
How many casualties did the British have overall in the War of 1812?
357
over 2,000
71
1,725
The (a) ended the war and returned things to the way they were before.
Having a sense of pride in your nation is called ____.
Federalism
Patriotism
Nationalism
None of these
Choose ALL that apply.
The effects of the War of 1812 were...
Strong feelings of nationalism among the American people
Americans lost confidence in their nation and its abilities to fight off other countries
Americans gained confidence in their nation and knew they could stand up to strong and older nations.
Americans realized their nation's government and armies were no match for Great Britain or France
