Quizzes · Knowledge
War of 1812: Key Events and Figures: Multiple Choice
Preview · 10 questions
- 01At which battle in 1813 was Shawnee leader Tecumseh killed?
- 02Which treaty formally ended the War of 1812?
- 03The poem that became the U.S. national anthem was written by Francis Scott Key after witnessing the bombardment of which fort?
- 04On what date was the Battle of New Orleans fought?
- 05Who commanded American forces at the Battle of New Orleans (1815)?
- 06Which city was burned by British forces in August 1814?
- 07Who was the American naval captain commanding USS Constitution when she defeated HMS Guerriere (1812)?
- 08Which British frigate was captured by USS Constitution in 1812, boosting American morale?
- 09What nickname was famously given to the USS Constitution after her victories in the War of 1812?
- 10Which future U.S. president won fame as a general in the War of 1812 at the Battle of Tippecanoe and other actions?