The Causes Of The War Of 1812 Flashcards
Who is Joseph Brant?
Joseph Brant was the chief of Mohawk and the emissary for the Six Nations.
What is the Six Nations Confederacy?
Tuscarora, Mohawk, Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga and Onondaga.
What deal does he want to make?
The Natives will fight for Britain if they gave them their own land, the king agreed.
Why did the Six Nations divide?
The Oneida and the Tuscarora sided with the Americans since they were living in their land. Four tribes went with British and 2 went with the Americans.
What happened to the King of France in 1793?
King Louis XVI was beheaded and bethroned by his people.
During the French Revolution, what does Britain want to do with Quebec?
The British want to make the French people British.
Who do the “Acadians” side with?
The Acadians side with the British.
Who is Isaac Brock?
He is a British major general who was in charge of upper and lower Canada.
Who are the unexpected allies?
The Shawnee Natives are the unexpected allies
Who is their leader?
Tecumseh
When was war declared again Britain? And by whom?
June 18th 1812 by President James Madison.
Where will the first battle take place?
Fort Detroit
How many soldiers were invading Canada?
2500 Soldiers.
What advantage did the Canadians have?
The Americans were afraid of the Natives and they natives sided with Canada.
Who attacks first during this first battle?
British by firing cannons.
