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The War of 1812

Question 1 • AL-United States History I: Beginnings to the Industrial Revolution A-CR

Two months after the United States entered the War of 1812, the USS Constitution

Answer
A
sank the British HMS Guerriere.
B
defeated six British war ships.
C
fought the Battle of the Thames.
D
won the Battle of New Orleans.

Explanation

The USS Constitution defeated the British frigate HMS Guerriere on August 19, 1812, about two months after the United States declared war in June. The Guerriere was so badly damaged that it was set on fire and sank. The other choices refer to events later in the war or to a different battle.

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