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- 1. Multiple Choice
What war was Britain engaged in when the Americans declared war?
Seven Years War
The Napoleonic Wars
World War 1
The American Civil War
- 2. Multiple Choice
What year did the United States gain independence from Britain?
1814
1700
1775
1783
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is impressment?
A soldier who abandons military service without permission
The act of forcing someone to serve in the military with or without notice
Incorporation of a territory into another territory
American belief in a clear right and duty to expand throughout North America
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is manifest destiny
A soldier who abandons military service without permission
The act of forcing someone to serve in the military with or without notice
Incorporation of a territory into another territory
American belief in a clear right and duty to expand throughout North America
- 5. Multiple Choice
Who were referred to as “War Hawks”?
A soldier forced into military service without notice
A soldier who abandons military service without permission
American politicians that demanded armed conflict with the British colonies
A soldier that aimed at their targets from the tree tops
- 6. Multiple Choice
When did the British burn down Washington, D.C.?
August 24, 1814
August 16, 1812
June 24, 1813
December 24, 1814
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who won the Battle of York?
British
French
No Clear Victory
Americans
- 8. Multiple Choice
During which battle was General Brock killed?
Battle of York
Siege of Detroit
Battle of Lundy's Land
Battle of Queenston Heights
- 9. Multiple Choice
What were General Brock’s final words?
"I die contented"
"Push on"
"'tis well"
"I am about to take my last voyage"
- 10. Fill in the Blank
1. Despite the Americans gaining independence from Britain, they believed the British were still trying to interfere in American __________ and government decision making.
- 11. Multiple Choice
When did the United States declare war?
December 4, 1814
July 4, 1776
August 24, 1814
June 18, 1812
- 12. Multiple Choice
When was the Treaty of Ghent signed?
December 4, 1814
July 4, 1776
August 24, 1814
June 18, 1812
- 13. Multiple Choice
When did the Siege of Detroit take place?
August 16, 1812
October 13, 1812
April 27, 1813
September 10, 1813
October 26, 1813
- 14. Multiple Choice
When did the Battle of Queenston Heights take place?
August 16, 1812
October 13, 1812
April 27, 1813
September 10, 1813
October 26, 1813
- 15. Multiple Choice
When did the Battle of York take place?
August 16, 1812
October 13, 1812
April 27, 1813
September 10, 1813
October 26, 1813
- 16. Multiple Choice
When did the Battle of Lake Erie take place?
August 16, 1812
October 13, 1812
April 27, 1813
September 10, 1813
October 26, 1813
- 17. Multiple Choice
When did the Battle of Châteauguay take place?
August 16, 1812
October 13, 1812
April 27, 1813
September 10, 1813
October 26, 1813
- 18. Multiple Choice
When did the Battle of Lundy's Lane take place?
July 25, 1814
August 13, 1814
August 24, 1814
September 10, 1813
October 26, 1813
- 19. Multiple Choice
When did the Siege of Fort Erie take place?
July 25, 1814
August 13, 1814
August 24, 1814
September 10, 1813
October 26, 1813
- 20. Multiple Choice
When did the Burning of Washington take place?
July 25, 1814
August 13, 1814
August 24, 1814
September 10, 1813
October 26, 1813
- 21. Open Ended
What led the United States to declare war?
- 22. Open Ended
Name 5 key battles in the War of 1812
- 23. Open Ended
Who won the war of 1812?
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