Causes Of War Flashcards
How many American sailors were kidnapped after their ships were seized
They kidnapped hundreds of sailors (impressment) forcing them to work on British warships
Who set up a sea blockade in 1812
The British set up a blockade that would not allow any ships to trade with France
Who did they Americans declare war on
They declared war on Great Britain and invade the British colony of Canada
What did the Americans believe that taking over Canada was
A mere matter of marching
What date the the American army set out and how many men where there. And who were they under
June 1st 1812, 2000 men and they were under general hull
Where were they going to invade Canada from
Fort Detroit
Who surrounded the key outpost at Michilimackinac Island
50 British soldiers, 200 Canadian fur traders and 300 Indians
What did the Americans do after
They surrendered without of fight
What were the 3 main reasons the Indians sided with the British
The Americans treated them poorly
The Americans waged a series if battles against them
Indians wanted to form a united Indian nation
