
War of 1812 and the Defense of Fort McHenry Quiz
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History
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Nancy Jackson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event forced the British to leave Washington D.C. after setting it on fire?
A counterattack by American forces
A freak storm
A shortage of supplies
An order from the British government
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main difference between the defenses of Baltimore and Washington D.C.?
Washington D.C. had more natural barriers
Baltimore had a larger army
Baltimore was better defended
Washington D.C. had more artillery
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the British general killed during the Battle of North Point?
Arthur Brooke
James McHenry
Robert Ross
Francis Scott Key
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the citizens of Baltimore do to prevent British ships from entering the harbor?
Built a large wall
Sunk their own ships to create a reef
Placed mines in the water
Blocked the harbor with debris
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long did the British bombard Fort McHenry?
12 hours
36 hours
24 hours
27 hours
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of the large flag flying over Fort McHenry?
It signaled the arrival of reinforcements
It indicated the fort was still under American control
It was a signal for a counterattack
It was a symbol of surrender
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who wrote the poem 'Defense of Fort McHenry'?
George Armstead
Francis Scott Key
Robert Ross
Arthur Brooke
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