Battles
This battle took place near Washington DC, where important buildings were burned.
What is The Attack on Washington DC?
He wrote the national poem that became the words to the “Star-Spangled Banner.” (First and last name)
Who was Francis Scott Key?
The U.S. and Britain fought over control of lakes and big rivers. Name one body of water where fights happened.
Lake Erie, Potomac River, St. Lawrence River, Atlantic Ocean
The British were one side in the War of 1812. Say “True” or “False”: The British came from a country across the ocean from the United States.
True
Define “war” in one short sentence a 2nd grader would understand.
A war is when two groups fight with armies.
This battle happened in Maryland and inspired the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner". Name the fort.
What is Fort McHenry?
He led American forces at the Battle of New Orleans and later became president. (First and last name)
Who was Andrew Jackson?
This big river forms part of the border between the United States and Canada and was important for travel. (Name the river)
St. Lawrence River
The British burned part of Washington, D.C. Which building did they set on fire that is also the home of the U.S. president?
The White House
What does “treaty” mean?
A treaty is an agreement when countries decide to stop fighting.
This battle took place on Lake Erie and helped the United States control the lake. It was led by Oliver Hazard Perry. What kind of place was the fight? (land, sea, or both)
What is the sea or on the water?
He was a U.S. naval commander who won on Lake Erie. (First and last name)
Who was Oliver Hazard Perry?
Ships sailed on this Great Lake where a famous naval battle took place (Lake ___)
Lake Erie
The British were fighting another big country at the same time as the War of 1812. Name that country
France
Define “navy” in one short sentence.
The navy is the part of a country’s military that works on ships.
This is the name of the battle in New Orleans where Andrew Jackson became a hero. Was it before the peace treaty or after? (choose one: before / after)
What is after the treaty had been signed because the news hadn't reached them yet?
Mary Marshall was a brave woman who helped care for soldiers and ran a hospital during this time. Give one word to describe her.
caring, brave;
Why were waterways important during the War of 1812? Give one simple reason.
They moved soldiers and supplies or allowed ships to fight and carry people.
The British had a strong navy. Give one short reason why having a strong navy helped them in the war
A strong navy let them move soldiers by ship and block enemy ports.
What does the word “defend” mean? Use it in a short sentence about a town.
Defend means to protect something. The town defended its homes.
This battle stopped a British attack near the capital of New York state in 1814 and kept the area safe. Name one reason battles like this were important for local communities.
protected homes; stopped the enemy; kept supplies safe
Name one leader during the war against the British and French before the War of 1812.
Who was Napolean Bonaparte?
People used waterways to move soldiers and supplies. Describe one difference between traveling by water and traveling by land then.
Water travel could be faster and carry more goods; land travel was slower and harder)
Explain in one or two simple sentences why some Americans were afraid of the British during the War of 1812.
The British had big ships and armies; they burned buildings in Washington; people worried about being taken over
Use the words “fort,” “flag,” and “soldier” together in one short sentence about the War of 1812.
A fort flew its flag while soldiers kept watch during the War of 1812.