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History of The War of 1812 Trivia Quiz

Come with me on a walk through the history of a North American war. Hope you enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by nick888. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nick888

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
284,117

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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782

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Question 1 of 10

1. On which date did General Hull invade Canada? Hint

March 12, 1812

May 17, 1812

December 12, 1812

July 12, 1812

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Question 2 of 10

2. On which date did the United States declare war on Great Britain? Hint

August 15, 1812

June 12, 1812

July 13, 1812

February 22, 1812

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the famous message Commander Perry said at the battle of Lake Erie? Hint

"Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes".

"We have met the enemy and they are ours".

"Wait until the cannon balls hit".

"The British are ours".

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Question 4 of 10

4. On which date did the USS Constitution defeat HMS Guerriere? Hint

January 10, 1813

August 19, 1812

November 8, 1812

June 19, 1813

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the fort that was successfully defended by the U.S. on August 2, 1813? Hint

Fort Gregory

Fort Steven

Fort Freedom

Fort Stephenson

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the ship that defeated HMS Boxer? Hint

USS Freedom

USS Independence

USS Enterprise

USS America

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Question 7 of 10

7. On which date did the United States capture Fort George? Hint

May 26, 1813

May 27, 1813

April 27, 1813

April 26, 1813

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did the Battle of Raisin River take place? Hint

January 22, 1813

January 21, 1813

March 21, 1813

March 22, 1813

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the Treaty that ended the war of 1812? Hint

Treaty of Freedom

Treaty of Ghent

Treaty of Paris

Treaty of Spain

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the battle that took place because word that the Treaty of Ghent was signed had not yet reached the commanders in the field? Hint

Battle of Baltimore

Battle of New Orleans

Battle of Queenston

Battle of Thames

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On which date did General Hull invade Canada?

Answer: July 12, 1812

The invasion was quickly stopped. American forces were forced to withdraw. By August 16, 1812 General Hull surrendered in Detroit.

2. On which date did the United States declare war on Great Britain?

Answer: June 12, 1812

The war was declared as a result of long dispute with Great Britian. The central dispute surrounded the impressment of American soldiers by the British. The British had previously attacked the USS Chesapeake and almost caused a war two years earlier.

3. What is the famous message Commander Perry said at the battle of Lake Erie?

Answer: "We have met the enemy and they are ours".

On September 10, 1813, Commodore Perry defeated the British fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie. That day Lake Erie became an American lake.

4. On which date did the USS Constitution defeat HMS Guerriere?

Answer: August 19, 1812

HMS Guerriere suffered 21 dead and 57 wounded. The Constitution suffered 9 dead and 13 wounded.

5. What is the name of the fort that was successfully defended by the U.S. on August 2, 1813?

Answer: Fort Stephenson

Major George Croghan successfully defended Fort Stephenson froman attack by the British and Indians under Colonel Proctor. General Harrison had ordered Croghan to abandon the fort as it was to be undefensible.

6. What is the name of the ship that defeated HMS Boxer?

Answer: USS Enterprise

The attack took place on September 5, 1813. The battle took place off the coast of Maine.

7. On which date did the United States capture Fort George?

Answer: May 27, 1813

American forces under Lt. Col. Winfield Scott, attacked and captured the British garrison ay Fort George commanded by Brittish General Vincent. Fort George is located in Ontario, Canada.

8. When did the Battle of Raisin River take place?

Answer: January 21, 1813

American forces commanded by General Winchester, surrendered to British Colonel Henry A Proctor. He looses 100 casualties and 500 captured.

9. What is the name of the Treaty that ended the war of 1812?

Answer: Treaty of Ghent

On December 24, the Treaty of Ghent was signed ending the war. The war in the field continued until mid-February.

10. What was the name of the battle that took place because word that the Treaty of Ghent was signed had not yet reached the commanders in the field?

Answer: Battle of New Orleans

On December 24, the Treaty of Ghent was signed ending the war. The war in the field continued until mid-February.

Source: Author nick888

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