1812: A Forgotten War

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Grade: 8

Words: 122

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The War of 1812, often overshadowed by the American Revolution and Civil War, was a pivotal conflict between the young United States and Britain. Root causes included British trade restrictions due to its war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and America's territorial ambitions. Key battles like the Battle of Baltimore played a significant role, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write our national anthem, 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent in 1814, yet due to slow communication, the Battle of New Orleans was fought, ironically, after the treaty's signing. While deemed a draw, the War of 1812 had profound impacts, asserting American sovereignty and paving the way for the country's rise as a global power.

Question 1

What significant event did the Battle of Baltimore inspire?

The writing of 'Moby Dick'

The signing of the Treaty of Ghent

Abolition of slavery

The writing of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

Explanation. The Battle of Baltimore inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star-Spangled Banner', which became the national anthem of the United States.

The Battle of New Orleans

Question 2

What was one of the root causes of the War of 1812?

America's desire to invade Canada

British trade restrictions due to its war with France

Explanation. One of the root causes of the War of 1812 was British trade restrictions resulting from its war with France.

Britain's attempts to colonize the United States

A dispute over the American national anthem

The assassination of a British diplomat

Question 3

What happened after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent?

The Battle of New Orleans

Explanation. Due to slow communication, the Battle of New Orleans ironically happened after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war.

The Battle of Baltimore

The American Revolution

The Civil War

Abolition of slavery

Question 4

What did the War of 1812 assert?

Britain's control over the United States

The importance of the British Navy

American sovereignty

Explanation. The War of 1812 had profound impacts, most notably asserting American sovereignty.

The need for faster communication

The importance of the War of Independence

Question 5

What is the term for forcing someone into military service, a key issue leading up to the War of 1812?

Indenture

Conscription

Imprisonment

Impressment

Explanation. Impressment is the act of forcing someone into military service. This was a key grievance for the Americans leading up to the War of 1812, as British forces were impressing American sailors into service in the British Navy.