Key People
How many Americains were involed in the Battle of York War?
2700 Americains
Why did the British retreat?
They were outnombered
Who won Battle of York?
The Americans
What side were the First nations people on?
The British
What is the name of the land today that they fought on back in 1813?
Toronto
How many British were involved in the Battle of York War?
750 British
How many people were left back to discuss the terms of surrender?
2 militia officers
Who attacked first?
The Americans
Who were the two commanders that led the First Nations?
John Brat and John Norton
Who was the leader of the British Troops?
Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe
How long did the Americans occupy the town for?
6 days
Where and When was the Battle of York happen?
in York, Ontario on April 27th, 1813
How did the First Nations fool the Americans?
They acted as guides and scouts
What did the British alliances protect?
The Canadian land and Water
Who were the two most involved leaders in the war?
Sir roger Hale Sheaffe and General Zebulon Pike
who was the most important person that during the happening of these events?
The general, Zebulon Pike
How long did the Battle last?
6 hours
What did the First Nations commanders command their troops to do at the start of the Battle?
took part in raids against the Americans
Who were the three main commanders on the American side? (list their names)
general Zebulon Pike, Isaac Chauncey, and Henry Dearborn
what was the major event that happened in the Battle of York?
The fire that the British caused
How many British and Americans died in the Battle of York?
157 British and 320 Americans died
How did the Ojibwa Indians
Defended the capital of Upper Canada
Why was it significant to Canadian History?
It highlighted the challenges the British faced in protecting Upper Canada falling into the Americans hands