James Madison is known as the second president of the United States.
the Father of the Constitution.
the author of the Star-Spangled Banner
all of the above

The British military began impressing American sailors by forcing them into service in the British navy.

True
False

What nickname were Americans given who wanted war with England?

Old Ironsides
Loyalists
War Hawks
Mercenaries

Many in America wanted war with England so they could help France, capture , and free American ships from fear of attack.

Canada
West Indies
Mexico

The War of 1812 began because the British were interfering with American trade and for what other reason?

The British had placed an embargo on all American ships.
The British were angry about the alliance the Americans had with Spain.
The British were impressing American seamen.
The British had declared war on the United States.

As the British advanced on Washington during the summer of 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison saved before leaving the White House.

the original Constitution
an oil painting of George Washington
the Star-Spangled Banner
the signed Declaration of Independence

The British were not able to capture Fort during the assault on Baltimore.

Knox
McHenry
Jackson
Meyer

is the author of the Star-Spangled Banner.

Francis Scott Key
Andrew Jackson
Dolley Madison

Which of the following best explains the situation in which the Star-Spangled Banner was written?

It was written after the Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812.
It was written after the victory of Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans.
It was written during the defeat of the British at Fort McHenry.
It was written by War Hawks to help further their cause.

The battle of was fought after the peace treaty was signed.

Baltimore
Washington
New Orleans

The War of 1812 was between and the United States.

France
England
Spain

Following the War of 1812 the United States gained the respect of European nations.

True
False