Key Events and Figures of 1812

What year did the War of 1812 begin?

• 1809

• 1812

• 1815

• 1820

Who was the President of the United States during the War of 1812?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

Which battle inspired the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Tippecanoe

• Battle of Fort McHenry

• Battle of Lake Erie

Who was the British general defeated at the Battle of New Orleans?

• General Brock

• General Ross

• General Pakenham

• General Cornwallis

Which treaty ended the War of 1812?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Utrecht

Who was the First Lady known for saving important items from the White House before it was burned?

• Abigail Adams

• Martha Washington

• Dolley Madison

• Mary Todd Lincoln

Which Native American leader allied with the British during the War of 1812?

• Sitting Bull

• Tecumseh

• Crazy Horse

• Geronimo

What was the main cause of the War of 1812?

• Disputes over fishing rights

• Impressment of American sailors

• Border disputes with Mexico

• The Louisiana Purchase

Which American naval officer was famous for his victory on Lake Erie?

• Oliver Hazard Perry

• John Paul Jones

• Stephen Decatur

• David Farragut

What was the outcome of the Battle of New Orleans?

• A decisive British victory

• A decisive American victory

• A stalemate

• A negotiated peace