Causes of the War
True or false? One of the causes of the War of 1812 was American port blockages. Explain
False, it was British port blockages.
What was the first major battle fought in the War of 1812?
The Battle of Queenston Heights
What was the name of a native community that allied with the Briitsh in the Battle of the Beaver Dams?
The Mohawk Tribe.
What is the name of the agreement that ended the war of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent
Which country did the United States declare war on in 1812?
Great Britain
What was the campaign the British started that was one of the causes of the War of 1812.
The campaign was to seize and search American ships.
Where did the Battle of Chippewa take place?
Upper Canada
Who was a significant Canadian who was involved in the Battle of the Beaver Dams?
Laura Secord
True or False. The War of 1812 affected the Indigenous aswell.
True
What were the two countries involved in the War of 1812?
The United States and Great Britain
True or false, Britain was treating the United States like a baby and that was one of the reasons for the War of 1812.
True.
Which country was the Battle of Stoney Creek especially important for?
British America
Who was the Major-General who successfully defended Upper Canada in the battle of Queenston Heights ?
Sir Isaac Brock
When did the War of 1812 officially end?
1814
What was the name of the former slave who conceived the volunteer corps known as the Coloured Corps?
Richard Pierpont.
What was one of the U.S.'s territorial goals in the War of 1812?
Acquiring parts of Canada
This famous battle saw the British capture and hold the city of Queenston, Upper Canada, resulting in a major setback for the US. What battle is this?
The Battle of Queenston Heights
Who was the war chief of the Shawnee people in the Battle of Thames?
Tecumseh
Were there changes in territorial boundries as the result of the War of 1812?
Yes
What was the name of the American fort that was captured by the British early in the war?
Fort Detroit.
What was the name of the small but vocal group of men in the American Congress that pushed for war with British North America?
American War Hawks
What battle was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1937?
Battle of Lundy's Lane
What was the name of the United States President that declared war on Great Britain?
James Madison
Which country did Canada gain its distinct identity from as a result of the War of 1812?
The United States
The British burned this city during the War of 1812, leading to a famous First Lady who famously saved important documents and a painting. What city was this?
Washington, D.C.