Download War of 1812 WebQuest

War of 1812 Webquest
Directions: go to www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812 and read the
article to answer the questions below.
1. Which two countries fought each other during the War of 1812?
2. List 3 reasons the War of 1812 started.
3. Which vocabulary word that means forcing people into public service
was also a cause of the War of 1812? (Hint: the British were guilty of
this during the War of 1812.)
4. Explain how the Embargo Act differed from the Non-Intercourse Act.
5. Who was president during the War of 1812?
6. Which side won many of the earlier battles of the War of 1812?
7. Which American landmark did the “other” side burn down in August
1814?
8. Which location/battle served as inspiration to Francis Scott Key in
writing The Star Spangled Banner?
9. Which treaty ended the War of 1812?
10.Who won the War of 1812?
11.Which battle happened after the War of 1812 was officially over and
who was the leader of the American side?
12.Brain Question: Why would this battle have happened after the war
was already over?
13.What was the name of the time period immediately following the War
of 1812? (Hint: This was a prosperous and peaceful time in the U.S.)