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War of 1812 : Part 2 Trivia Quiz

This is a continuation on my previous quiz on the War of 1812. This quiz deals mostly with 1814, as it's not covered in the first quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by magicman23. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
magicman23

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

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160,616

Updated
Jun 05 22

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Question 1 of 15

1. In 1813 there was a major turning-point in the war which gave the British a confidence boost that lasted into 1814. What was event was this? Hint

The Battle of Chrystler's Farm

The Battle of Chateauguay

The Battle of Lundy's Lane

The Battle of Lake Erie

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Question 2 of 15

2. The first major recovery task for the British was to recapture which city, located on the Niagara Penninsula? Hint

Newark

Fort Erie

Queenston

York

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Question 3 of 15

3. After retaking the Niagara Peninsula, the British advanced towards New York, but were repulsed by the Americans at which battle? Hint

The Battle of Lewiston

The Battle of Buffalo

The Battle of Fort Niagara

The Battle of Chippewa

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Question 4 of 15

4. General George Prevost was advancing into upper New York state from Lower Canada. His advance was going well until his defeat at which battle? Hint

The Battle of Ogdensburg

The Battle of Burlington

The Battle of Plattsburg

The Battle of Albany

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Question 5 of 15

5. Meanwhile, General Downie was fighting which major naval battle against the Americans in upstate New York? Hint

The Battle of Lake Champlain

The Battle of the St. Lawrence

The Battle of Lake Ontario

The Battle of the Hudson

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Question 6 of 15

6. What was Prevost denied after Downey lost the battle for Lake Champlain? Hint

Men

He wasn't denied anything

Orders

Supplies

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Question 7 of 15

7. After their shattering losses in upstate New York, the British then advanced on their primary target for 1814. What was it? Hint

Fort Detroit

Boston

New York City

Washington D.C.

8. Generals Cockburn and Ross advanced up Chesapeake Bay with a formidable army and naval force. They landed in Maryland, and Ross then advanced to meet the Americans in battle. What battle was then fought to attempt the stop the British advance? Hint

The Battle of Chesapeake

The Battle of Bladensburg

The Battle of Alexandria

The Battle of Annapolis

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Question 9 of 15

9. After the British captured Washington, they only held it for one day, but were able to almost burn one major building. What building was this? Hint

The Capitol

The Museum of American History

The Washington Monument

The President's House

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Question 10 of 15

10. After abandoning Washington, the British marched north to meet the Americans in what battle, which was to decide the fate of the British in Maryland? Hint

Battle of North Point

Battle of Chestertown

Battle of Lake Champlain

Battle of Lundy's Lane

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Question 11 of 15

11. Back to Upper Canada. The Americans, powered up by their defeat of the British in Maryland, advanced into Canada along the Niagara Peninsula until they met the British. Both side fought a long and bloody battle that ended in stalemate. What battle was this? Hint

The Battle of Queenston

The Battle of Fort Erie

The Battle of Newark

The Battle of Lundy's Lane

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Question 12 of 15

12. The battle of Lundy's Lane was considered the bloodiest batte of the war.

True

False

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Question 13 of 15

13. After two and a half years of fighting, the Americans and British signed a peace treaty. What was the treaty called? Hint

Treaty of Versailles

Treaty of Wellington

Treaty of Paris

Treaty of Ghent

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Question 14 of 15

14. Although the war was technically over, the Americans under Andrew Jackson marched south and met the British at which battle? Hint

The Battle of Pensacola

The Battle of Lousiana

The Battle of St. Philip

The Battle of New Orleans

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who won the War of 1812? Hint

USA

Nobody won

Britain

Canada

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1813 there was a major turning-point in the war which gave the British a confidence boost that lasted into 1814. What was event was this?

Answer: The Battle of Chrystler's Farm

The Battle of Chrystler's Farm was a key victory for the British, as they defeated a much larger American force, which expected to rout them.

2. The first major recovery task for the British was to recapture which city, located on the Niagara Penninsula?

Answer: Newark

Newark had been captured by the Americans without a fight in May 1813, and was the key to British control the the Niagara River. Once they had recaptured it, the British were free to ship goods up and down the river.

3. After retaking the Niagara Peninsula, the British advanced towards New York, but were repulsed by the Americans at which battle?

Answer: The Battle of Chippewa

At Chippewa, the British were really just trying to make the Americans retreat, not the make a major advance into New York. Their force was easily defeated by the Americans defending the area.

4. General George Prevost was advancing into upper New York state from Lower Canada. His advance was going well until his defeat at which battle?

Answer: The Battle of Plattsburg

This defeat marked the last advance the British ever made into New York. Prevost was defeated due to the loss of the naval battle of Lake Champlain, which denied his troops much needed supplies and gave the Americans reinforcements.

5. Meanwhile, General Downie was fighting which major naval battle against the Americans in upstate New York?

Answer: The Battle of Lake Champlain

Since Downey was defeated on Lake Champlain, the Americans seized control of the lake and sent reinforcements to bolster the defence of Plattsburg.

6. What was Prevost denied after Downey lost the battle for Lake Champlain?

Answer: Supplies

Downey lost this vital battle and with it Prevost was defeated by his lack of supplies, and the recently bolstered American defences.

7. After their shattering losses in upstate New York, the British then advanced on their primary target for 1814. What was it?

Answer: Washington D.C.

Ever since the Americans had burnt York, the Canadians were seeking revenge and decided to seize and burn Washington in compensation for their loss.

Answer: The Battle of Bladensburg

With the Americans defeated in Bladensburg, there was nothing to stop the British advance into Washington. They captured it on 24th September and only held it for one day, but the damage they did was considerable.

9. After the British captured Washington, they only held it for one day, but were able to almost burn one major building. What building was this?

Answer: The President's House

The British gleefully set alight the President's house and then retreated out of the city. The fire destroyed almost all of the interior. The house was rebuilt.

10. After abandoning Washington, the British marched north to meet the Americans in what battle, which was to decide the fate of the British in Maryland?

Answer: Battle of North Point

Ross was shot by two sharpshooters on his way to the Battle of North Point.

Answer: The Battle of Lundy's Lane

Lundy's Lane was the bloodiest and most costly battle of the war. After the battle, the two opposing side realised that the war was now pointless, and decided to agree to peace.

12. The battle of Lundy's Lane was considered the bloodiest batte of the war.

Answer: True

After the 6 hour standstill, the two armies retreated and the war come to a halt later that month.

13. After two and a half years of fighting, the Americans and British signed a peace treaty. What was the treaty called?

Answer: Treaty of Ghent

This put an end to the War of 1812. The two sides agreed that no borders should change. The Americans made no further attempt to take Canada by force and focused again on westward expansion. The British then sent all of their regulars to Europe to ensure the final defeat of Napoleon.

14. Although the war was technically over, the Americans under Andrew Jackson marched south and met the British at which battle?

Answer: The Battle of New Orleans

This battle was a sign of how slow communications, as the war had been over for more than a month when this battle occurred.

15. Who won the War of 1812?

Answer: Nobody won

After 3 years of fighting, the two sides agreed to mutual peace, and neither side was "declared a winner". The Canadians, however, get a special mention for their amazing defence of their lands, as their small population of 300,000 held off the far superior American manpower (8 million people in the Union at that time).

It certainly gave the Canadians a substantial boost to their morale.

Source: Author magicman23

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