Major Battles
This early battle ended when the Americans surrendered without much fighting.
the Battle of Detroit
Britain blocked American ships from trading with France during the Napoleonic Wars
British trade restrictions
his British general became a hero after helping and dying in Queenston Heights.
sir isaac brock
This British general helped protect Canada early in the war.
sir isaac brock
In this 1812 battle, British General Isaac Brock was killed.
the Battle of Queenston Heights
the British navy capturing American sailors and forcing them to work with them
impressment
This Canadian woman walked 30 km to warn British troops of an American attack.
Who is Laura Secord
This Canadian woman warned soldiers about an American attack.
Laura Secord
In 1813, American forces captured and burned the capital of Upper Canada
What is the Battle of York
Some Americans hoped this would let the US take more land
American expansionism
This Indigenous leader worked with the British.
Who is Tecumseh
A major Canadian win where General Brock was killed
the Battle of Queenston Heights
A small group of Canadian and Indigenous stopped a US army from reaching Montreal in this battle.
the Battle of Chateauguay
Many Americans felt Britain was treating the US so they wanted war to defend
national honor
his man was the U.S. president during the war.
Who is James Madison
Canadian fighters stopped the US from reaching Montreal
he Battle of Chateauguay
British troops marched into the US capital to the White House and lit it on fire
What is the Burning of Washington
this is the belief that the us is destined to expand
Manifest Destiny
This U.S. general won the Battle of New Orleans.
Who is Andrew Jackson
Americans attacked and burned this town, now called Toronto
the battle of york