War of 1812 Quiz

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Instructions: Twelve questions that relate to the War of 1812 are below. Each question gives two possibilities; only one is correct. Decide on the correct answer, and enter the letter corresponding to the correct answer in the appropriate square, either by selecting the link in the question, or by selecting the square and entering the letter. Once you are done, if all of the answers are correct, the name of a War of 1812 era frigate will appear. Select the "Check Solution" box to check your solution.

1. If impressment of American sailors by Great Britain was a factor in the United States declaring war in 1812, place an N in box 3. If it was not a factor, place an N in box 2.
2. If Oliver Hazard Perry was a noted general during the War of 1812, place a T in box 4. If he was a noted naval officer, place a T in box 5.
3. If Francis Scott Key wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner" after observing the Battle of Bladensburg, place a U in box 1. If he wrote it after observing the Battle of Baltimore, place a U in box 8.
4. If Hull surrendered to Brock at Detroit in 1812, place a T in box 7. If Brock surrendered to Hull, place a T in box 10.
5. If Pittsburgh was the site of a battle in the War of 1812, place an E in box 11. If Plattsburgh was the site of a War of 1812 battle, place an O in box 11.
6. If the Battle of Tippecanoe occurred before the War of 1812, place an I in box 6. If it occurred after the War of 1812, place an D in box 6.
7. If James Madison was President of the United States during the War of 1812, place an N in box 12. If it was James Monroe who was President, place an A in box 9.
8. If the HMS Macedonian captured the USS United States, place a T in box 8. If the United States captured the Macedonian, place a T in box 9.
9. If the Battle of Queenston Heights was a British victory, place a C in box 1. If it was an American victory, place an S in box 7.
10. If Henry Clay and John Calhoun were known as "War Hawks", place an I in box 10. If they were known as "Doves", place an I in box 3.
11. If the Battle of New Orleans occurred before the Treaty of Ghent was signed, place an E in box 5. If it occurred after the peace treaty had been signed, place an O in box 2.
12. If Andrew Johnson fought the British at New Orleans, place an S in box 12. If Andrew Jackson fought the British at New Orleans, place an S in box 4.

Permission is hereby granted to make a reasonable number of copies of this quiz for use in a classroom or similar setting, provided that the author (James Yolkowski) and the source (http://www.allfunandgames.ca/ushistory/warof1812.shtml) are credited.