Exploring the War of 1812: A Comedic Recap for Kids

What was one of the main reasons America declared war on Britain in 1812?

• To expand westward

• To support France in its war against Britain

• To stop the impressment of American sailors

• To gain control of Canada

Which Native American leader formed a large confederacy to resist American expansion?

• Crazy Horse

• Tecumseh

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

What was the outcome of the Battle of Tippecanoe?

• A Native American victory

• A stalemate

• A decisive British victory

• An American victory

Why did the American invasions of Canada initially fail?

• Poorly trained American troops

• Harsh Canadian winters

• Superior British naval power

• Lack of support from France

Which battle was a significant American naval victory on Lake Erie?

• Battle of Plattsburgh

• Battle of Lake Champlain

• Battle of Lake Erie

• Battle of Fort McHenry

What happened to Washington D.C. during the War of 1812?

• It was captured by the French

• It was burned down by the British

• It was defended successfully by American forces

• It remained untouched

Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner during the Battle of Fort McHenry?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

• Francis Scott Key

What was the significance of the Treaty of Ghent?

• It ceded Canada to the United States

• It ended the War of 1812

• It established American independence

• It resolved all issues that started the war

Which battle took place after the Treaty of Ghent was signed but before news of the treaty reached America?

• Battle of New Orleans

• Battle of Fort McHenry

• Battle of Tippecanoe

• Battle of Lake Erie

What was the final outcome of the War of 1812?

• A clear American victory

• Significant territorial changes

• A clear British victory

• A return to pre-war conditions