Key events
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Impact on everyone
Random questions
Then vs Now
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When did the war of 1812 begin?
June 18, 1812
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Who were the two main groups involved?
United States and Britain
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How were the people in upper canada affected?
The war was fought on their soil
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Who eventually won the war of 1812?
Britain
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What weapons did they use in the 1800s?
Knives, swords, bayonets, pistols, muskets, cannons, etc.
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Where did most of the War of 1812 take place?
Upper and lower Canada
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What disadvantage did the United States have?
They weren't used to fighting on seas
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How did the war impact The United States
They were overall defeated and their capital was burnt down
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Who declared war?
The United States
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What weapons are used now?
Knives, guns, tanks, cannons, missiles, etc.
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When was the battle of york?
April 27, 1813
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What advantage did Britain have?
They had one of the most impressive naval forces in the world
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What was an effect the war had on soldiers?
They experienced harsh battle conditions
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Why did the US declare war?
They felt that the British did not respect their independence
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What transportation was used in the 1800s?
Wagons, horses, ships, boats, canoes, buggies, etc.
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When was the battle of lake erie?
September 10, 1813
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Why did the United States focus on the colonies of Canada?
They couldn't compete with Britain directly
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How were black soldiers effected?
Some fought with the other soldiers and some were forced back to slavery
400
What transportation do we use now?
Cars, busses, subways, public transit, etc.
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When was the treaty of ghent?
December 24, 1814
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Who was one of the high-ranking soldiers in the American military
General William Hull
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How were aboriginal people impacted?
Most aboriginal people allied with the British to protect their land and prevent any further expansion by the Americans
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When did the war end?
February 18, 1815
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Did they have equality for women in the 1800s?
Absolutely not, women stayed home and did about nothing else while men went out and fought, did business, etc.
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