War of 1812: Key Events and Figures

War of 1812: Key Events and Figures

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History

8th - 12th Grade

Easy

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Lucas Foster

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The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Britain, influenced by British naval practices and the Napoleonic Wars. The British, preoccupied with Napoleon, initially focused on defense. In 1814, they launched an invasion, capturing Washington, D.C., and burning key buildings. A powerful storm disrupted the British forces, leading to their retreat. The events tested the resilience of the young American nation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major reason for the British impressment of American sailors during the War of 1812?

To gain manpower for the Royal Navy

To prevent American expansion

To increase trade with America

To establish a new colony

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the War of 1812 initially of secondary concern to the British?

They were focused on a war with Spain

They were engaged in a major war with Napoleon

They were dealing with internal conflicts

They had a peace treaty with America

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main objective of the British forces in America after defeating Napoleon?

To capture New York

To invade Canada

To launch an invasion of the United States

To establish trade routes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the British invasion on August 24, 1814?

The British signed a peace treaty

The British were defeated at Bladensburg

The British captured and burned Washington, D.C.

The American forces captured British regiments

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the First Lady who saved important artifacts from the White House during the British invasion?

Martha Washington

Mary Todd Lincoln

Abigail Adams

Dolly Madison

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the British do to Washington's government buildings during their invasion?

They set them on fire

They used them as barracks

They fortified them

They ignored them

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did President Madison react to the burning of Washington, D.C.?

He watched the fires from horseback

He surrendered to the British

He fled to Canada

He signed a peace treaty

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