War of 1812 Quiz

The War of 1812 happened before or after the Revolutionary War?

• Before

• After

The War of 1812 took place between the United States and __________

• France

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Portugal

When it was a young country, the United States traded only with France.

• True

• False

Which word describes what the British did to the U.S. ports?

• impressment

• USS Constitution

• blockade

• cargo

What word means the British captured U.S. ships and forced the American sailors to be a part of their navy?

• impressment

• blockade

• cargo

• USS Constitution

Who was president during the War of 1812?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

Why was the USS Constitution given the name "Old Ironsides"?

• It was made with iron.

• Cannonballs did not sink the ship.

• It sank during a battle.