War Of 1812

Question 1

Embargo

Answer 1

Blocking trade with another country

Question 2

Stopped all trade and it was a TOTAL disaster for economy

Answer 2

Embargo Act of 1807

Question 3

People who wanted war with Great Britain were called..

Answer 3

War Hawks

Question 4

EXTREME loyalty and pride in one’s country is called..

Answer 4

Nationalism

Question 5

Which president asked Congress to declare war on Great Britain in 1812?

Answer 5

James Madison

Question 6

The war was called “____________” by those who thought it was a bad idea.

Answer 6

“Mr Madison’s War”

Question 7

Because you’re fighting against Great Britain, it is also sometimes called the Second ____________.

Answer 7

War of Independence

Question 8

With which European nation was Great Britain at war with as the war of 1812 began?

Answer 8

France

Question 9

In 1804, the British marched troops into Washington DC and set fire to two key important buildings, what were they?

Answer 9

The White House and the Capital building

Question 10

What important historical items are saved by Dolley Madison during the burning of Washington DC?

Answer 10

Painting of George Washington, and George Washington’s papers.

Question 11

Impressment

Answer 11

Forcing Americans to serve in the British Navy