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