Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which countries fought in the War of 1812?
2. Forsyth County, North Carolina is named after a captain in the First Regiment of United States Riflemen who fought in many of the battles along the St. Lawrence River and in the Niagara Peninsula during the War of 1812. What was his name?
3. What were the two Canada's called at the time of the war?
4. What was the name of modern day Toronto in 1812?
5. What great falls between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario had carved a gorge at the site where some major battles were fought?
6. La Colle Mill was the site of two American defeats. It was a small mill with thick walls on the La Colle River and should have been easy pickings but wasn't. What would you have done to overcome this thorn in the side?
7. Newark (now known as Niagara on the Lake, Ontario), met a catastrophic end near the end of the war and led to the British burning Washington. What happened?
8. British soldiers typically wore a color that lent a name to them. What would they have been called by their American foes?
9. During the War of 1812, most soldiers below officer grade wore a specific type of headgear. What was it called?
10. Which American general was the victor at the Battle of New Orleans?
11. To which maritime bastion did HMS Shannon take USS Chesapeake after the defeat of the latter?
12. What was the name of Canada's heroine during the War of 1812?
13. During the attack on Fort George, the American landing force encountered a mix of defenders. A number of these were free African Americans who fought for their adopted Canadian country. They were given which name?
14. Master Commandant Thomas Macdonough won a great battle for the USA near the end of the war. For what battle is he known?
15. Who was the President of the United States of America at the time of the War of 1812?
Source: Author
einsteinII
This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor
bloomsby before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
