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1 Allow your students to explore awesome websites and answer questions about the War of 1812 while using this War of 1812 Interactive scavenger hunt to guide them! Name: _____ Date: _____ Directions: Click here to find the answers to the following questions. 1. The War of 1812 occurred between _____ and _____ between 1812 and 1814. 2. List the 4 main reasons that America declared war on Great Britain. 1. _____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ Directions: Click here to watch the video and answer the following questions.

2 3. List 2 things you learned from watching the video. 1. _____ 2. _____ Directions: Click here to find the answers to the following questions. 4. During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key and _____ traveled to Baltimore and negotiated the release of a prominent Maryland physician (who was arrested by the British). 5. On what day did British bombardment of Fort McHenry begin? _____ 6. Through it all, however, the massive 30 x 42 foot flag which flew over _____ remained waving.

3 The bombardment ceased on _____ at 1:00 7. Inspired by the strength of the flag, _____ took out an envelope from his pocket and began writing a poem. This poem became known as _____. Directions: Click here to find the answers to the following questions. 8. What was the last official battle of the War of 1812? _____ 9. What did the Battle of Baltimore show Britain? _____ _____ 10. America and Great Britain agreed on peace by signing the _____ _____.

4 Name: _____ Date: _____ Directions: Click here to find the answers to the following questions. 1. The War of 1812 occurred between United States and Great Britain between 1812 and 1814. 2. List the 4 main reasons that America declared war on Great Britain. 1. Great Britain had violated American sovereignty by refusing to surrender western ports as promised in the Treaty of Paris. 2. Great Britain began stopping American sea vessels and forcing subjects on those sea vessels to enter the British navy.

5 3. Trade embargoes by Britain and France resulted in the seizing of American ships. 4. Great Britain controlled much of Canada, and many Americans simply wanted to expel the British from North America and expand America s borders. Directions: Click here to watch the video and answer the following questions. 3. List 2 things you learned from watching the video. _____ Directions: Click here to find the answers to the following questions. 4. During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key and Col. John Skinner traveled to Baltimore and negotiated the release of a prominent Maryland physician (who was arrested by the British).

6 5. On what day did British bombardment of Fort McHenry begin? September 14, 1813 6. Through it all, however, the massive 30 x 42 foot flag which flew over Fort McHenry remained waving. The bombardment ceased on September 15 at 1:00 7. Inspired by the strength of the flag, Francis Scott Key took out an envelope from his pocket and began writing a poem. This poem became known as The Star Spangled Banner. Directions: Click here to find the answers to the following questions.

7 8. What was the last official battle of the War of 1812? Battle of Baltimore 9. What did the Battle of Baltimore show Britain? The Battle of Baltimore showed Britain that they could not keep fighting Napoleon and the War of 1812. 10. America and Great Britain agreed on peace by signing the Treaty of Ghent. Terms of Use Thank you for downloading my War of 1812 Interactive Internet scavenger hunt . I hope that you enjoy using it as a valuable resource in your classroom!

8 Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. My email is Erin Kathryn 2014 This resource entitles you to single classroom use only. Please do not share with grade level teams or district wide or post/resell any part of this resource. If you would like to share this resource with others, please purchase multiple licenses. I d love to hear your feedback! Font & Clip Art Credit Fonts: Borders: Clipart.