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Quiz about Generally Speaking The War of 1812

Generally Speaking: The War of 1812 Quiz

This is yet another installment in my new series. By now, we have entered the 1800's and are experiencing more change and war than ever. Enjoy! Up next- Generally Speaking: The Seminole War

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

Author
mrbell

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,302

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The War of 1812 was the ______ conflict between U.S. and Britain. Hint

1st

4th

3rd

2nd

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Question 2 of 10

2. This battle was a British victory fought on October 13, 1812. Hint

Battle of Chippawa

Battle of Stoney Creek

Battle of Lundy's Lane

Battle of Queenston Heights

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Question 3 of 10

3. During the Battle of Queenston Heights, what did Isaac Brock yell to his soldiers to keep them fighting? Hint

"Push on, brave York volunteers!"

"Shoot them, don't shoot me!"

"Ah! My leg! It's gone!"

"Poke them with your bayonets!"

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Question 4 of 10

4. June 24, 1813:
The Battle of ________________ takes place. Hint

Carlisle Road

Dawson's Creek

Beaver Dams

Culps' Hill

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Question 5 of 10

5. The final major battle of the War of 1812 was the Battle of _________. Hint

New Orleans

Osceola County

Wisconsin

Jackson Hill

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Americans entered the Battle of Pensacola with around how many soldiers? Hint

500

3,500

1,500

4,000

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Question 7 of 10

7. Last battle between British and American forces:
Battle of _______________ Hint

Kinson's Creek

Fort Bowyer

Allansburgh

Bishopsville

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Question 8 of 10

8. This battle was fought between American forces and Creek Indians on July 27, 1813.
Battle of ___________ Hint

Rotten Apples

Burnt Corn

Ripe Oranges

Fort Mims

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Question 9 of 10

9. This battle occured on February 22, 1813. Hint

Battle of Sackett's Harbor

Battle of Ogdensburg

Battle of Plattsburgh

Battle of York

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Battle of Lake Champlain is also known as the Battle of __________. Hint

Chateauguay

Lake Ontario

Elizabethtown

Plattsburgh

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The War of 1812 was the ______ conflict between U.S. and Britain.

Answer: 2nd

This was the two countries' second conflict since 1775. The War of 1812 was shorter and less bloody than the American Revolution.

2. This battle was a British victory fought on October 13, 1812.

Answer: Battle of Queenston Heights

This battle took place near Queenston, Ontario. Isaac Brock and Roger Sheaffe commanded the British forces. The British lost 91 troops in the battle, while America lost 1,325.

3. During the Battle of Queenston Heights, what did Isaac Brock yell to his soldiers to keep them fighting?

Answer: "Push on, brave York volunteers!"

Brock was killed during the War of 1812, but this was what he shouted to keep his troops going. It must have worked, because Queenston Heights was won by the British by a huge margin.

4. June 24, 1813: The Battle of ________________ takes place.

Answer: Beaver Dams

The Battle of Beaver Dams was a small battle. The British under command of General James FitzGibbon won the battle.

5. The final major battle of the War of 1812 was the Battle of _________.

Answer: New Orleans

American troops under the command of Andrew Jackson won a victory over the British forces invading New Orleans on January 8, 1815. The Treaty of Ghent came into effect in February 1815.

6. The Americans entered the Battle of Pensacola with around how many soldiers?

Answer: 4,000

The British had only 500 men. This battle was an American victory, with Andrew Jackson leading the Americans.

7. Last battle between British and American forces: Battle of _______________

Answer: Fort Bowyer

This was a British victory. The entire American force at this battle was captured. American commander was William Lawrence.

8. This battle was fought between American forces and Creek Indians on July 27, 1813. Battle of ___________

Answer: Burnt Corn

This was part of the Creek War, which was part of the War of 1812. Creek Indians or "Red Sticks" won the battle.

9. This battle occured on February 22, 1813.

Answer: Battle of Ogdensburg

This battle took place in the village of Ogdensburg, New York. It was a British victory. Ogdensburg lies on the St. Lawrence River, where much of the fighting of the War of 1812 took place. This also happens to be very close to the Canadian border. Ogdensburg is a histroic place and also home to the Frederic Remington Art Museum, where the famous man's paintings, sculptures, and more, are on display.

10. The Battle of Lake Champlain is also known as the Battle of __________.

Answer: Plattsburgh

This was an American victory. It took place from September 6- September 11 in 1814. Thanks for playing this quiz and don't forget to play the next in the series-
Generally Speaking: The Seminole War

Source: Author mrbell

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