The War of 1812 (1)

How well do you know the War of 1812? This worksheet covers key facts, from the causes of the war to the Star-Spangled Banner.

The War of 1812 was between what two countries? America China America Britain France Britain Britain Russia When France and Great Britain were fighting, America wanted to remain neutral. True False The term "impressment" means American Indians were impressed by American sailors and their defense tactics. True False How big was the garrison flag? 19 x 19 foot 30 x 42 foot 987 x 21 foot 29 x 42 foot The Star-Spangled Banner poem was written by: John Adams Winnie The Pooh James Madison Francis Scott Key These men from congress put pressure on the president to go to war with Britain: War Hawks War Eagles The Legends Ben Franklin's posse It took about seven weeks for six women to sew the garrison flag True False The garrison flag was created in 1813. Therefore, the flag is how old? 110 years 210 years 206 years 54 years Select the THREE correct reasons (or causes) that led America into war with Britain. In hopes America could gain Canada from Britain. To stop impressment. Keep Britain from helping and supplying American Indians with weapons to fight us. To gain our independence from France. Because Americans enjoyed fighting.