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100

When did the War of 1812 start? (year)

What is 1812?

100

Find the answer with the definition: to capture men and use them for labor or military service.  

What is impressment?

100

What is one name of an American diplomat sent to Ghent?

Possible answers: Who is John Quincy Adams?, Who is James Bayard?, Who is Henry Clay?

200

When did Britain finish their war with France? (year)

What is 1814?

200

Find the answer with the meaning: the treaty signed by American and British representatives in Ghent, Belgium, which ended the War of 1812.

What is the Treaty of Ghent?

200

What is a name of one of the War Hawks?

Possible answers: Who is Henry Clay?, Who is John C. Calhoun?

300

When did Britain finish their war with France? (year)

What is 1814?

300

Find the answer with the meaning: the group of new, nationalistic congressmen from the West and South who persuaded President Madison to declare war against Britain.

What are War Hawks?

300

Who was the American general of the last battle of the War of 1812?

Who is Andrew Jackson?

400

When was the Treaty of Ghent signed? (month, year)

What is December 1814?

400

Find the answer with the meaning: pride in one’s country.

What is nationalism?

400

Who was the president during the War of 1812?

Who is James Madison?

500

When did the Battle of New Orleans happen? (month, year)

What is January 1815?

500

Find the answer with the hint: what piece is also known as “Defense of Ft. McHenry”?

What is The Star-Spangled Banner?

500

Who was the British man who destroyed the Native American Shawnee town, which was one reason that there was The War of 1812?

Who is William H. Harrison?