War of 1812 Flashcards
Who is Joseph Brant
He is the chief of the Mohawk tribe and an emissary for the 6 nations
What are the 6 tribes in the 6 nations confederacy
Mohawk, Onondaga, Seneca, Cayaga, Oneida, Tuscarora
What deal does Josef brant want to make
To safe guard the Indian land
What tribes of the 6 nations sided with the Americans
Tuscarora and Onita
What happens to the king of France in 1793
He was beheaded
What does Britain want to do with Quebec?
They want to make it British
Who is Isaac Brock?
A major general for the British
Who were the unexpected allies for Britain
Shawnee tribe
Who is the leader of the Shawnee tribe
Tecumseh
When was war declared against Britain? And by who?
June 18 1812 by president James Madison
Where did the first battle take place ?
Fort Detroit
What advantage did the Canadians have?
The Americans were scared of the natives
How many shots did the Americans fire in the battle of fort Detroit?
None
Who attacked first during the battle of fort Detroit
The British
Who was the American leader during the first battle?
William Hull
Why did general Brock not get the orders until July 5th when it was sent on June 18
It got lost in the mail
What are the steps of loading a musket?
- Rip open paper cartridge
- Pour a little gun powder into the firing pan
- Pour the rest into the barrel
- Pour a piece of wadding into the muzzle and pack it with ramrod
- put musket ball into barrel
What are the two types of canon balls
Case shot and grape shot
What were the little cannon balls nick named and why?
Grasshoppers because it jumps back when you shoot it
What are the two types of rifles
Brown Bess and Tennessee rifle
What are the three types of soldiers fighting for the British?
Militia, officers, regulars
Why did the British have an advantage against the Americans?
Be cause the Americans were scared of the natives and being scalped
What is the difference between militia and professional soldiers
Militia can flee don’t have a uniform no weapon training don’t get paid get fed last and soldier is their second job
To win war u must ??
Gain land, gain people or gain power
