Major Battles
Weapons
Effects
People
Terms of War
100
What is the battle that lead to the burning of Washington?
Battle of Bladensburg
100
What main weapon was used in the War of 1812?
Musket
100
What was the capital of Upper Canada called?
York
100
Who was a famous British army officer?
Sir Isaac Brock
100
What are two reasons why regular soldiers join the British Army?
1) Red Coat 2) Fame and Fortune 3) Thrill of Travel
200
What battle was Tecumseh killed at?
Battle of Thames
200
What is another name for cannons?
Artillery
200
What is it called when a group of soldiers shoots all at the same time?
Volley
200
Who overheard American soldiers discussing a surprise attack on the British?
Laura Secord
200
What happens when someone is captured and forced to serve in the armed forces?
Impressment
300
What battle did Laura Secord help win?
Battle of Beaver Dams
300
What is the pointy attachment at the end of a musket called?
Bayonet
300
What treaty was signed in December of 1812 that put an end to the war?
Treaty of Ghent
300
What are part-time, citizen soldiers also referred to as?
Militia Men
300
What were the major wars that occurred between France and Britain?
Napoleonic Wars
400
What battle was fought after the war was over?
Battle of New Orleans
400
What is a twenty-four pounder an example of?
Cannon
400
How did the War of 1812 affect Canada?
Gave Canadians a sense of pride
400
What are British regular soldiers also known as?
Regulars
400
Why was the White House in Washington, D.C. burned down?
In retaliation for the burning of York
500
What battle took place when the Americans burned this Canadian town?
Battle of York (Toronto)
500
What is a cloth bag full of musket balls also referred to as?
Grapeshot
500
Which people did not want to separate from the British crown because they liked the way they were treated?
Canadians
500
Who's soldiers were known to be fierce in battle?
Tecumseh
500
Which country was being challenged by Napoleon Bonaparte as the leading military power in the world?
Britain
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