War
TRUE OR FALSE:
The War of 1812 resulted in significant territorial gains for the United States.
False
TRUE OR FALSE:
The Battle of New Orleans occurred after the War of 1812 had officially ended.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE:
The Treaty of Ghent ended the war of 1812.
TRUE
Where were American survivors of Frenchtown massacred?
Raisin River
What was the primary cause of the war?
British impressment of American sailors
What major battle was a decisive victory for America causing the peace treaty to be ratified?
Battle of New Orleans
The War of 1812 was fought between which two countries?
United States and Great Britain
What did Thomas Jefferson try to do to aid the strain on American ships in Europe?
Embargo Act
Who was President of the United States during the war?
James Madison
What major city was the center of an outbreak of riots protesting the war?
Baltimore
The writing of the Star Spangled Banner was inspired by which battle?
Battle of Fort McHenry
Who led the US Navy to victory over the British on Lake Erie?
Captain Perry
What major US city was burned during the war?
Washington DC
What was the first battle of the war of 1812?
Battle of Tippecanoe
What is the practice of impressment by the British Navy on American sailors?
Forcing American sailors to serve in the British Navy
Who became a national hero after the War of 1812?
Andrew Jackson
What battle was a decisive victory for the US Navy preventing the loss of Detroit?
Battle of Lake Erie
Describe one major battle or event that took place during the war and its significance.
Eh, you might get some points on the test for that.
Discuss the results of the War of 1812 and impact it had politically and nationally.
Spoiler Alert: This is an essay question on the test!
Star Spangled Banner, sing it.