Multiple Choice Questions

Which Native American leader created an Indian confederacy and launched an uprising in 1811?
  • Pontiac
  • Tecumseh
  • Geronimo
  • Sitting Bill
During the war of 1812, which American naval commander uttered the famous last words “Don’t give up the ship?”
  • Oliver Hazard Perry
  • Stephen Decatur
  • James Lawrence
  • William Bainbridge
Britain was distracted by what other conflict that occurred concurrently during the War of 1812?
  • The Crimean War
  • The Opium Wars
  • The French & Indian War
  • The Napoleonic Wars
During the War of 1812, which American naval commander destroyed an entire British squadron during the Battle of Lake Erie?
  • Oliver Hazard Perry
  • Stephen Decatur
  • James Lawrence
  • William Bainbridge
Which engagement led to the slaughter of between 30 and 100 wounded American soldiers by Native Americans in 1813?
  • Battle of Frenchtown/River Raisin
  • Siege of Fort Meigs
  • Battle of the Thames
  • Battle of New Orleans
The War of 1812 led to the creation of which of the following patriotic elements?
  • America the Beautiful
  • Yankee Doodle Dandy
  • The Star Spangled Banner
  • God Bless America
Which of the following buildings were burned by British troops when they invaded Washington D.C. in 1814?
  • The White House
  • The Capitol
  • Washington Naval Yard
  • All of the above
Which battle helped end the American offensive along the St. Lawrence River in 1813?
  • Battle of Chateauguay
  • Battle of Crysler’s Farm
  • Battle of Plattsburgh
  • A & B
Which battle in 1812 led to the death of British general Isaac Brock but resulted in more than 800 American troops being captured while trying to invade Canada?
  • Battle of Plattsburgh
  • Battle of Queenston Heights
  • Battle of the Thames
  • Battle of Lundy’s Lane
Which of the following American commanders during the War of 1812 later ran for president?
  • Winfield Scott
  • William Henry Harrison
  • Andrew Jackson
  • All of the above
The British and their Indian allies used intimidation to force the commander of which American garrison into surrendering in 1812?
  • Fort Detroit
  • Fort Meigs
  • Fort Stephenson
  • Fort Wayne
Which engagement in 1814 marked an end to British attempts to invade the United States?
  • Battle of Queenston Heights
  • Battle of Frenchtown/River Raisin
  • Battle of Plattsburgh
  • Battle of the Thames
Which engagement in 1814 effectively ended the Creek War?
  • Battle of Tallushatchee
  • Battle of Talladega
  • Battle of Horseshoe Bend
  • Battle of New Orleans
Which British warship was the first to ever be captured and brought back to an American harbor during the war of 1812?
  • HMS Guerriere
  • HMS Macedonian
  • HMS Frolic
  • HMS Boxer
The War of 1812 included naval engagements in which of the following bodies of water?
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • The Great Lakes
  • All of the above
Which of the following battles launched Andrew Jackson into a position of national prominence?
  • Battle of Plattsburgh
  • Battle of Queenston Heights
  • Battle of New Orleans
  • Battle of Tippecanoe
The Americans lost the battle at Washington D.C. because 15,000 people were suppose to show up and only 1,700 of the people showed up.
  • Why did the Americans loose the Battle at Washington D.C.?
  • What were the effects of the War of 1812?
  • How did Andrew Jackson become a hero?
  • How did the Americans win the Battle of Baltimore?
The effects of this war were the decrease in Native American resistance, increased American Patriotism, strengthened the nation, increased manufacturing and, decreased political party divisions.. Ushers in the era of good feelings.
  • How did Andrew Jackson become a hero?
  • Why did the Americans loose the Battle at Washington D.C.?
  • How did the Americans win the Battle of Baltimore?
  • What were the effects of the War of 1812?
The reason why the British and the U.S. went to war against each other was because the Battle of Washington. The U.S. burnt down the Canadian towns so the British wanted to teach them a lesson so they burnt down the white house. From there it lead to the Battle of Baltimore etc.
  • How is Tecumseh a hero for the Native Americans?
  • Why did the British and the U.S. go to war?
  • What was the difference between James and Dolly Madison?
  • What was the story behind the Star Spangled Banner?
On December 24, 1814 British and American representatives signed The Treaty of Ghent. It is what ended the War ofThe treaty stated that all the territory that was conquered was to be returned, and commissions were planned to settle the boundary of the United States and Canada.
  • What was the difference between James and Dolly Madison?
  • What were the effects of the War of 1812?
  • What is the treaty of Ghent?
  • Why did the British and the U.S. go to war?
A song, a flag and an American Hero contributed to nationalism because the definition of nationalism is loyalty or devotion to one's country; patriotism. A countries flag is showing loyalty to that country, an American Hero is devoted to their country and making it a better place. A song such as the star spangled banner is showing patriotism and its loyalty to our country.
  • How is Tecumseh a hero for the Native Americans?
  • What was the story behind the Star Spangled Banner?
  • What was the difference between James and Dolly Madison?
  • How does a song, a flag, and a American hero contribute to nationalism?
Tecumseh is a hero for the Native Americans because he was the leader of the Shoshone and he stood up against the Americans which none of the others would have done. (He lost against them)
  • What was the story behind the Star Spangled Banner?
  • What was the difference between James and Dolly Madison?
  • Why did the British and the U.S. go to war?
  • How is Tecumseh a hero for the Native Americans?
We won the Battle of Baltimore because we were prepared and we sunk the British ships, making the British retreat.
  • Why did the Americans loose the Battle at Washington D.C.?
  • How did Andrew Jackson become a hero?
  • How did the Americans win the Battle of Baltimore?
  • What were the effects of the War of 1812?
0 h : 0 m : 1 s

Multiple Choice Questions
Answered Not Answered Not Visited Correct : 0 Incorrect : 0