War of 1812 Study Review Questions
1. Which of the following wars has the
nickname, “The Second War for
Independence”?
a. American Revolution
b. War of 1812
2. Which of the following is a nickname for the
War of 1812?
a. Mr. Jefferson’s War
b. Mr. Madison’s War
3. Which battle did the Americans discover the
British were helping the Native Americans
when they found British weapons on the
battlefield?
a. Battle of Yorktown
b. Battle of Tippecanoe
4. Who was the author of “The Star-Spangled
Banner”?
a. Francis Scott Key
b. James Madison
5. Where were the British attacking while “The
Star-Spangled Banner” was written?
a. Fort McHenry
b. Fort Benning
6. What did Dolley Madison save before she
escaped from the White House before it was
caught on fire?
a. All of the president’s money
b. A portrait of George Washington and other
important papers
7. What did the British do in Washington D.C. in August of 1814 that changed the face of our nation’s
capital forever?
a. Burned the White House, the Capitol, and other buildings
b. Gave the Native Americans weapons
8. Complete the three main causes for the War of 1812?
a. Impressment
b. British blockaded the _________________ and prevented us from trading.
c. British gave the Native Americans ______________ to fight us with.
9. What does Impressment mean?
a. British soldiers took American men off of trade ships and treated them as prisoners.
b. British soldiers lived in American homes, ate their food, and made them do their laundry.
10. What was the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812 and when was it fought?
a. Battle of New Orleans, 1812
b. Battle of New Orleans, 1815
11. What treaty ended the War of 1812 and when was it signed?
a. Treaty of Paris, September 1783
b. Treaty of Ghent, December 1814
12. Who led the American troops in the Battle of New Orleans?
a. George Washington
b. Andrew Jackson
13. Which physical feature were the British and Americans fighting for control of in the War of 1812?
a. Great Lakes
b. Great Basin
14. How did Native Americans play a role in causing the Americans to declare war on the British?
15. Why was the War of 1812 nicknamed “Mr. Madison’s War”?
16. Why was the Battle of New Orleans being fought in January 1815 such a big deal?
17. Who were the War Hawks, AND why were they called War Hawks
18. How many British soldiers were killed at the Battle of New Orleans?
19. How many British soldiers were injured at the Battle of New Orleans?
20. How many American soldiers were killed at the Battle of New Orleans?