The War Of 1812 Flashcards
How did the Americans react to the outbreak of the war of 1812, were they in agreement?
Most Americans did no twang to fight. They had a big strong militia from the American revolution. But most soldiers and people wanted to stay neutral.
What was the primary reason for the outbreak of the war of 1812
The British worried that the United States was a threat to their fur trade. The United States thought the British had a bigger alliance with the natives. The British also stopped trading with the US because of the European war. Also the Chesapeake affair.
In the war of 1812 where did the Americans launched their first attack
They didn’t strike at where the British were the strongest instead they attacked Detroit and nigara.
What did the Americans hope that the settlers in upper Canada would do?
They hoped the Canadians would join them. But an early victory by the British convinced them other wise.
During the war of 1812 who led the British forces in upper Cananda
British General Brock
At what key battle did the British forces in upper Canada defeated the Americans in the war of 1812
Lundy lane
What impact did the war of 1812 have on Cananda
It had little impact
No boundaries were changed
Of anything it reaffirmed the Canadians loyalty
Who was the native leader that helped save Canada in the war of 1812
Tecumseh, he worked very closely with General Brock. He brought his soldiers and helped the British win the first major battle.
