Question

choose the best answers.
3.1) __ the _ began when congress declared war against britain on june 18, 1812.
a. second revolution c. canadian war
b. war of 1812 d. atlantic war
3.2) __ the uss _ beat one of britain’s finest warships, the guerrière, in 1812.
a. yorktown c. new jersey
b. enterprise d. constitution
3.3) ____ why was the uss constitution called \old ironsides?\
a. it was well - armed but slow.
b. it was the first iron ship built by the u.s. navy.
c. cannonballs bounced off of her oak sides.

Explanation:

3.1: The conflict started by the U.S. Congress declaring war on Britain on June 18, 1812 is the War of 1812.
3.2: In 1812, the USS Constitution defeated the British warship Guerrière.
3.3: The USS Constitution earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" because cannonballs appeared to bounce off its thick oak hull during battles.

Answer:

3.1) B. War of 1812
3.2) D. Constitution
3.3) C. Cannonballs bounced off of her oak sides.