War of 1812 - Late War

Which of the following best defines the embargo?

• forcing people to serve in the military

• the closing of an area to stop people or goods from entering or leaving a place.

• an agreement which makes it illegal to trade with certain nations.

• a battle between two countries

What happened on August 24, 1814? Choose three.

• British troops marched on Washington D.C.

• American troops attacked the city of York in Canada.

• The chambers of Congress were destroyed.

• The rain put out the fires.

Select two causes of the War of 1812. (select 2)

• France gave weapons to the American Indians to fight settlers.

• Great Britain captured American sailors and forced them to serve in the British navy.

• War Birds urged Congress to declare war on Great Britain.

• Great Britain and France restricted trade with the United States.

British soldiers who attacked Washington D.C. in 1814 burned the ______________________ and _____________________ as well as many other buildings. (select 2)

• The Empire State Building

• The White House

• The Capitol Building

• The Washington Monument

Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the "Star Spangled Banner" after seeing the flag after the attack on __________________.

• Fort McKey

• Fort Jackson

• Fort Donelson

• Fort McHenry

Forcing people into the service of another country

• import

• export

• impressment

• trade

_________________________ was the first lady who saved many national treasures before the British arrived at the White House.

• Martha Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Dolley Madison

• Francis Scott Key

_______________________ wrote a poem that was made into the song "Star Spangled Banner" which is our national anthem.

• Martha Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Dolley Madison

• Francis Scott Key

Who were the Americans fighting during the war?

• British
• Mexico
• China
• Russia

The U.S. had the military advantage over Great Britain in the War of 1812

• True

• False