War of 1812 Interactive Quiz

Some of the following statements are facts. That is, they really happened. Some of the statements are opinions. That is, they tell how someone thought or felt about something that happened. Decide if each of the following statements is fact or opinion.

America should not have gone to war in 1812.
1. Opinion
2. Fact
The British were wrong for forcing Americans sailors to become part of the British Navy.
1. Opinion
2. Fact
The Constitution was nicknamed Old Ironsides.
1. Opinion
2. Fact
Many sailors deserted from British navy ships.
1. Opinion
2. Fact
The embargo cost American shippers thousands of dollars in lost profits.
1. Opinion
2. Fact
The British ship was wrong for firing on the Chesapeake.
1. Opinion
2. Fact
The War Hawks in Congress were men who wanted the United States to go to war with England.
1. Opinion
2. Fact
People in the New England states lost shipping business during the war.
1. Opinion
2. Fact
One battle was fought after the war had already ended.
1. Opinion
2. Fact
America would be a better national anthem than The Star-Spangled Banner.
1. Opinion
2. Fact

American History 1785 - 1849

War of 1812

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