The War
True or False: America’s national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner,” was written during the War of 1812.
True
More soldiers died of what than battle during the War of 1812?
Disease
What is the treaty that ended the War of 1812 called?
Treaty of Ghent
What president signed a declaration of war against Great Britain in 1812?
President Madison
The War of 1812 had a significant impact in American politics.It marked the end of what political party?
Federalist Party
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
a young lawyer named Francis Scott Key
Which American city did the British fail to capture in 1814 after bombing Fort McHenry?
Baltimore
Who became a hero of the war, winning the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
Several events led up to the war. Name one.
Americans were upset with the British because of restrictions on trade. They were also upset because Britain was capturing American sailors and forcing them into the Royal Navy.
The War of 1812 impacted the world in many ways. One way it impacted America was that it encouraged future American _______.
Expansionism.