Washington DC Burns and The War Ends

What event led to the burning of the White House, Capitol, and the government buildings in 1814?

• The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The British attack during the War of 1812

• The American victory at Fort McHenry

Who was leading an American army in New Orleans during the time of the Treaty of Ghent?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

When did Andrew Jackson's army drive the British away, which led many Americans to think that the United States had won the war?

• December 24, 1814

• January 8, 1815

• August 1814

• After the signing of the Treaty of Ghent

What is the official song of the United States mentioned in the text?

• America the Beautiful

• God Bless America

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner, the official song of the United States?

• Francis Scott Key

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

• Disputes over trade

• The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

• The Battle of New Orleans

• The American victory at Fort McHenry

Which fort was successfully defended by American forces during the British attack in 1814?

• Fort McHenry

• Fort Sumter

• Fort Ticonderoga

• Fort Knox

Which American general led the defense of New Orleans in the War of 1812?

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was the result of the Treaty of Ghent?

• It ended the War of 1812

• It started the War of 1812

• It led to the burning of the White House

• It led to the Battle of New Orleans

What was the significance of the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812?

• It led to the writing of the Star-Spangled Banner

• It resulted in the burning of the White House

• It marked the end of the war

• It was the first battle of the war