The War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent

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Which country signed the Treaty of Ghent in 1814?

Great Britain

What were the reasons behind the United States declaring war against Great Britain in 1812?

All of the above

What did the War Hawks in the U.S. Congress hope to achieve through the war with Britain?

Territorial gains in Canada

Which region saw American forces winning several key victories in 1813 during the War of 1812?

Great Lakes region

What did British troops do in retaliation for the earlier burning of government buildings in Canada by the U.S.?

Burned the White House

Who was inspired to write the 'Star-Spangled Banner' after the British bombardment of Fort McHenry?

Francis Scott Key

Which battle marked a turning point in the War of 1812 when American naval force won a decisive victory?

Battle of Lake Champlain

What treaty was signed on December 24, 1814, ending the War of 1812?

Treaty of Ghent

What two key issues were not addressed in the Treaty of Ghent?

Rights of neutral U.S. vessels and impressment of U.S. sailors

Which battle took place after the Treaty of Ghent was signed, resulting in a spectacular U.S. victory?

Battle of New Orleans

Test your knowledge of the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent with this quiz! Explore the causes of the war and the terms of the treaty that ended it.

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