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The War of 1812
The War of 1812
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How many British soldiers were hurt or killed in the Battle of New Orleans?
Over 4,000 British men were hurt and around 200 were killed
Over 3,050 British men were hurt and around 900 were killed
Over 2,000 British men were hurt and around 700 were killed
Over 5,060 British men were hurt and around 450 were killed
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What was the First Lady's name that saved George Washington's famous portrait?
Emily Darling
Dolley Madison
Martha Washington
Beyonce
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Who was the leader of the British land invasion force?
Major General Robert Ross
James Madison
Romain
General George Washington
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What natural event takes place that helps to end the destruction of Washington?
A massive storm
Tornado
Hurricane
Sand storm
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How will they know if the fort still stands in the morning?
If they see an American Flag at Dawn
If they see people come out
If they hear a siren
If they see a bright light shine
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Who was appointed to lead the Americans at Baltimore?
General James Stone
General Mrs. Hilliard
General Bella
General Samuel Smith
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Who was watching the bombardment?
Kyle Lee Brown
Isabella Tenta
Kyle Lee Brown
Francis Scott Key
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What does Impressment mean?
The practice of forcing men to serve in the military against their will.
Getting caught and put in jail.
Being trapped and unable to get out.
Rainbow unicorns.
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How long was the bombardment of Fort McHenry?
14 Hours
27 Hours
32 Hours
25 Hours
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Who was hired to make the flags for the fort?
Rachel Madison
Martha Dandridge
Mary Pickersgill
Abigail Adams
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Compare the two countries fighting in this war:
The Americans and the British were both not prepared and ready to fight.
The British were unprepared and the Americans had years of experience a
The Americans and the British were both prepared and ready to fight.
The Americans were unprepared and the British had years of experience a
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Who is leading the British in New Orleans?
General Sir Thomas Smith
General Sir Edward Pakenham
General Sir Josean Baez
General Tyler Brown
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When did the War of 1812 begin?
June 18th, 1812
November 15th, 1815
August 28th, 1810
March 3rd, 1809
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Who will lead the Americans against the British at New Orleans?
General Andrew Jackson
General Thomas Jefferson
General George Washington
General James Madison
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Who fought in the War of 1812?
The United States and the British Empire
France and the British Empire
The United States and Spain
Spain and France
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What is the Star Spangled Banner based on?
The bombardment of Fort Issac.
The bombardment of Fort McHenry.
The bombardment of Fort Brown.
The bombardment of Fort James.
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What does Francis Scott Key do after witnessing the bombardment?
He writes a poem "The Stars."
He keeps quiet.
He writes a song "The Bombardment."
He writes "The Star-Spangled Banner."
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Who would impress sailors?
The Native Americans
The Americans
The British
The French
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What were the British more concerned with during this time than the War of 1812?
The Napoleonic Wars
Fires in Britain
Debt
War with France
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Where do peace talks take place?
Ghent, Belgium
Paris, France
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Toronto, Canada
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What did America target first in the War of 1812?
Britain
Spain
New Orleans
Canada
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What fort is used to protect Baltimore?
Fort McHenry
Fort Tyler
Fort James
Fort Brad
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What is New England's economy based on?
Imports
Iron and Wool
Trade and Shipping
I don't know
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Who attacks first in New Orleans?
France
The United States
The British
Spain
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Who advised President Madison to not to defend Washington, D.C. and why?
General Issac James
General William H. Winder
General George Washington
General Smith Brown
