War of 1812

Which country was the greatest naval power in the world during the War of 1812?

• United States

• France

• Canada

• Great Britain

Which city was captured and burned by British forces during the War of 1812?

• New York

• Baltimore

• Washington, D.C.

• New Orleans

Which country did the United States almost immediately attack at the start of the War of 1812?

• France

• Canada

• Mexico

• Spain

Who wrote the poem that later became the U.S. national anthem?

• Andrew Jackson

• Francis Scott Key

• James Madison

• William Henry Harrison

When did the War of 1812 end?

• February 17, 1815

• August 24, 1814

• September 11, 1814

• December 24, 1814

Which battle resulted in the American navy gaining control of the Northwest Territory?

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Battle of Plattsburgh

• Battle of Thames

• Battle of New Orleans

What was the outcome of the Battle of New Orleans?

• British victory

• American victory

• Treaty of Ghent

• Armistice

There were several effects of the War of 1812. Choose one of them and describe it in detail

Who was the US President during the War of 1812?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

• George Washington

How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?

• The use of federal paper currency increased

• Agricultural imports increased

• Imports of raw materials increased

• Manufacturing increased