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War of 1812 Comprehension Quiz

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1-12.
1.

Who were the 'War Hawks' in the context of the War of 1812?

a)

Native American leaders

b)

Young politicians from the West and South

c)

Military generals

d)

British diplomats

2.

Who was the new Speaker of the House who led the 'War Hawks' in calling for a military confrontation?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

James Madison

c)

Henry Clay

d)

John C. Calhoun

3.

Who emerged as a national hero after the Battle of New Orleans and later became the President of the United States?

a)

Henry Clay

b)

John C. Calhoun

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

Thomas Jefferson

4.

What was the impact of the War of 1812 on Native American tribes allied with the British?

a)

They formed a confederation to challenge US settlement

b)

They successfully resisted US westward expansion

c)

They suffered devastating losses and further defeats

d)

They gained significant political autonomy

5.

What was the outcome of the Battle of the Thames during the War of 1812?

a)

The US military suffered a major defeat

b)

The British successfully invaded Baltimore

c)

Native American resistance was crushed

d)

British forces captured Washington, DC

6.

Who was involved in the War of 1812 military conflict?

4 lines
7.

What are 4 measures the British took to prevent the United States from providing France with aid, supplies, or support? (HINT: 3 Sentences)

4 lines
8.

Elaborate--According to the terms of the Treaty of Ghent, what did the British return to America?

4 lines
9.

How did the United States Victory and the death of Tecumseh in battle affect the Native American Alliance and the Native Americans? (2 sentences)

4 lines
10.

What was significant (important) about the Battle of New Orleans?

4 lines
11.

Why did the British kidnap American sailors?

a)

For Impressment because the British needed sailors for their navy and war with France

b)
To support American independence
c)

To establish a trade agreement with the United States and France

d)

To promote peace and friendship with the United States and France

12.

Which battle did Francis Scott Key pen the poem that would become the United States National Anthem, the Star-Spangled Banner?

a)
Battle of Bunker Hill
b)
Battle of Gettysburg
c)
Battle of Fort McHenry
d)
Battle of Antietam