Question 1
In what year did the conflict between the United States and Britain begin?
- 1812
- 1801
- 1815
- 1776
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1812
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War of 1812 trivia quiz
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Question 2
Which U.S. president asked Congress for a declaration of war in June 1812?
- James Monroe
- James Madison
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
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James Madison
Question 3
Which branch of the U.S. government formally declared the conflict in 1812?
- State Department
- Supreme Court
- Congress
- Cabinet
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Congress
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