War of 1812 Quiz

Test your knowledge of the War of 1812 with this free online quiz. These War of 1812 questions cover important battles, key leaders, major events, and the causes and consequences of the conflict between the United States and Great Britain. See how much you know about this important American war.

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1. Question

Which Native American leader created an Indian confederacy and launched an uprising in 1811?

2. Question

During the war of 1812, which American naval commander uttered the famous last words “Don’t give up the ship?”

3. Question

Britain was distracted by what other conflict that occurred concurrently during the War of 1812?

4. Question

During the War of 1812, which American naval commander destroyed an entire British squadron during the Battle of Lake Erie?

5. Question

Which engagement led to the slaughter of between 30 and 100 wounded American soldiers by Native Americans in 1813?

6. Question

The War of 1812 led to the creation of which of the following patriotic elements?

7. Question

Which of the following buildings were burned by British troops when they invaded Washington D.C. in 1814?

8. Question

Which battle helped end the American offensive along the St. Lawrence River in 1813?

9. Question

Which battle in 1812 led to the death of British general Isaac Brock but resulted in more than 800 American troops being captured while trying to invade Canada?

10. Question

Which of the following American commanders during the War of 1812 later ran for president?

11. Question

The British and their Indian allies used intimidation to force the commander of which American garrison into surrendering in 1812?

12. Question

Which engagement in 1814 marked an end to British attempts to invade the United States?

13. Question

Which engagement in 1814 effectively ended the Creek War?

14. Question

Which British warship was the first to ever be captured and brought back to an American harbor during the war of 1812?

15. Question

The War of 1812 included naval engagements in which of the following bodies of water?

16. Question

Which of the following battles launched Andrew Jackson into a position of national prominence?