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Quiz about The War of 1812
Quiz about The War of 1812

The War of 1812 Trivia Quiz


In this war Britain and America fought against each other for the last time. What do you remember about the War of 1812?

A multiple-choice quiz by poultrybot. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
poultrybot
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
336,380
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
6 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. This former Governor of Indiana Territory became the American commander of the Army of the Northwest in 1812. His army recaptured Detroit from the British and pushed as far as London, Ontario. Years after the war, he became the 9th President of the United States, but died after only 32 days in office. He still holds the record for the shortest term of any American President. Who is he? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Early in the War of 1812, British Major-General Sir Isaac Brock enjoyed many early victories. Despite the successes of his armies, he was killed in October 1812. He has since become one of Canada's few military heroes, and a 56-metre column still stands in his honour at the approximate site of his death. In which battle did he die?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Throughout most of the War of 1812, the British were also fighting a major war in Europe. Which European country was Great Britain's primary adversary from 1812-1814? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which former American President, who left office in 1809, declared before the War of 1812 began that the "acquisition" of Canada would be a "mere matter of marching"?
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Question 5 of 10
5. In January 1813, the British and their Native American allies scored a decisive victory at the bloody Battle of Frenchtown, sometimes known as the River Raisin Massacre. In what present-day province or state did this take place? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This Shawnee chief unified a large Native American confederacy and sided with the British during the War of 1812 against the Americans. In 1813 he died leading his armies near London, Ontario, in the Battle of the Thames. What Native American leader is this? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In September 1813, this famous American Commodore led his fleet to victory in the Battle of Lake Erie, a naval battle near Toledo, Ohio. In 1854, his brother would go on to force the opening of Japan to foreign commerce. Who is this commodore whose victory gave the Americans sea power in the Great Lakes throughout the duration of the War of 1812? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which French-Canadian officer of the British Army is famous for repelling the American advance on Montreal at the Battle of Chateauguay near Ormstown, Quebec, in 1813? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In the Niagara Peninsula in July 1814, 5,000 Americans, British and Canadians fought the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812. By the end of the battle over 1,100 men from both sides were wounded, and 250 killed. By what name is this battle known? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The last major battle of the War of 1812 occurred in January, 1815, two weeks after a peace treaty had been signed between Great Britain and the United States in Belgium. Because news of the peace had to travel to North America by boat at the time, it did not reach the combatants in time to prevent the battle. Where did this last battle take place? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This former Governor of Indiana Territory became the American commander of the Army of the Northwest in 1812. His army recaptured Detroit from the British and pushed as far as London, Ontario. Years after the war, he became the 9th President of the United States, but died after only 32 days in office. He still holds the record for the shortest term of any American President. Who is he?

Answer: William Henry Harrison

William Henry Harrison's short term was ended by pneumonia, which was a far more serious disease in 1841 than it is today. John Adams and Benjamin Harrison were American Presidents, but well before and after the War of 1812, respectively. There has never been an American President named John Henry.
2. Early in the War of 1812, British Major-General Sir Isaac Brock enjoyed many early victories. Despite the successes of his armies, he was killed in October 1812. He has since become one of Canada's few military heroes, and a 56-metre column still stands in his honour at the approximate site of his death. In which battle did he die?

Answer: Battle of Queenston Heights

Brock was born in Guernsey, in the Channel Islands near the French coast, and never was particularly happy in Canada. His bold and aggressive tactics won him success in the first year of the war, but cost him his life. Brock's Monument is located in the present-day town of Queenston, Ontario.
3. Throughout most of the War of 1812, the British were also fighting a major war in Europe. Which European country was Great Britain's primary adversary from 1812-1814?

Answer: France

The British were involved in a titanic struggle with Napoleon at the outset of the War of 1812. Many historians believe British measures aimed at combating France, which also incidentally harmed Americans, led to the onset of the war in North America. The defeat of Napoleon in 1814 hastened the end of the War of 1812. Germany did not exist as a unified nation-state until 1871.
4. Which former American President, who left office in 1809, declared before the War of 1812 began that the "acquisition" of Canada would be a "mere matter of marching"?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States of America, left office in 1809 some 20 years after the creation of the Presidency. James Monroe and John Quincy Adams only became President after the war ended, and George Washington died in 1799.
5. In January 1813, the British and their Native American allies scored a decisive victory at the bloody Battle of Frenchtown, sometimes known as the River Raisin Massacre. In what present-day province or state did this take place?

Answer: Michigan

This bloody battle occurred just south of Detroit in Michigan, near where the River Raisin flows into Lake Erie.
6. This Shawnee chief unified a large Native American confederacy and sided with the British during the War of 1812 against the Americans. In 1813 he died leading his armies near London, Ontario, in the Battle of the Thames. What Native American leader is this?

Answer: Tecumseh

Tecumseh led a Native American force that assisted British commander Sir Isaac Brock's capture of Detroit in 1812. Tecumseh unified the diverse tribes of a vast region to fight the Americans but died fighting in Ontario in 1813.
7. In September 1813, this famous American Commodore led his fleet to victory in the Battle of Lake Erie, a naval battle near Toledo, Ohio. In 1854, his brother would go on to force the opening of Japan to foreign commerce. Who is this commodore whose victory gave the Americans sea power in the Great Lakes throughout the duration of the War of 1812?

Answer: Oliver Hazard Perry

At the age of 27, Oliver Hazard Perry's fleet scored a decisive victory over the British in western Lake Erie. He later died of yellow fever in the Caribbean at the age of 34. Matthew Calbraith Perry was his brother, who forced the opening of Japan with the Convention of Kanagawa in 1854. Matthew Langford Perry played Chandler on "Friends". Oliver Perrin Langley is completely made up.
8. Which French-Canadian officer of the British Army is famous for repelling the American advance on Montreal at the Battle of Chateauguay near Ormstown, Quebec, in 1813?

Answer: Charles de Salaberry

Some observers at the time doubted if a largely French army would fight under the British flag. After his victory, however, de Salaberry became a famous figure both in Quebec and in the United Kingdom. Montcalm died at Quebec City fighting for France in 1759. Samuel Champlain was one of the early explorers of New France. Louis Riel led the Red River Rebellion in 1869-1870.
9. In the Niagara Peninsula in July 1814, 5,000 Americans, British and Canadians fought the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812. By the end of the battle over 1,100 men from both sides were wounded, and 250 killed. By what name is this battle known?

Answer: Battle of Lundy's Lane

The Battle of Lundy's Lane took place near the Niagara River. The battle of Crysler's Farm took place in Eastern Ontario on the northern shore of the St. Lawrence River. The Battle of Moraviantown is another name for the Battle of The Thames in 1813. The Battle of Beaver Dams is the battle before which Canadian heroine Laura Secord warned the British of the American advance, according to legend.
10. The last major battle of the War of 1812 occurred in January, 1815, two weeks after a peace treaty had been signed between Great Britain and the United States in Belgium. Because news of the peace had to travel to North America by boat at the time, it did not reach the combatants in time to prevent the battle. Where did this last battle take place?

Answer: New Orleans

In January 1815, an American army commanded by Andrew Jackson defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans.
Source: Author poultrybot

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