War of 1812

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of the War of 1812?

Answer 1

CAUSES: British didn’t leave after revolutionary war, British armed the natives, impressed sailors (captured), war hawks were in control of government

Question 2

Andrew Jackson led U.S. forces to victory in what famous battle with the British?

Answer 2

Battle of New Orleans

Question 3

England’s three pronged attack plan during the latter part of the War of 1812 included all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 3

THE PLAN: 1) sever New England from union w/ river 2) Capture New Orleans (to occupy Mississippi river), 3) attack capital as a diversion

Question 4

Francis Scott Key wrote what was later called the Star Spangled Banner where?

Answer 4

Battle of Baltimore on a British boat

Question 5

part of the British plan of attack was a success in the War of 1812?

Answer 5

Destroying the capitol