Causes
Who were the Napoleonic Wars between?
Britain and the French
How many militia fought with Sir Isaac Brock?
300
What group waved the white flag and forfeited over 2500 muskets, 33 guns and many other supplies?
What was the name of the battle that the Americans easily won against the British (now present-day Toronto)?
Battle at York
Since Napoleon hated that the French lost to the British, he stirred things back up with what wars?
Napoleonic Wars
Who were the 3 main groups fighting in the War of 1812
British, US, Indigenous
What was the name of the Battle that Brock died in?
Queenston Heights
How many first nations warriors fought with Tecumseh?
600
What battle was fought in the dark when the British caught the Americans off guard and the Americans retreated back to the American side of the Niagara River?
Stoney Creek
Who was the French Emperor from 1804-1814?
Napoleon Bonaparte
When the British would capture and force Americans to work on their warships
impressment
How many regular British troops fought with Brock?
100
Name one way Brock and Tecumseh made it look like they had more soldiers in their battles.
3. They had their soldiers march around the fort
Who was the housewife who travelled over 30km on foot to tell the Colonel about the attack she overheard?
Laura Secord
Who declared the War of 1812?
The USA
When politicians talk about aggressively seeking military action
jingoism
Name one fort that Brock and Tecumseh fought to overtake.
Fort Michilimackinac OR Fort Dearborn
Which indigenous tribe was Tecumseh associated with?
Shawnee First Nations
What is the name of the farm that the British and Indigenous set up a defence on?
The early wins in the war secured which area for the British?
West
Who said that capturing BNA was a "mere matter of marching"?
Thomas Jefferson
Name one of the two places that the British ships fought. (Hint: Lakes or rivers)
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River
Where was Fort Dearborn located?
Chicago
Where was the final invasion held by the Americans?
Lundy's Lane in Niagara Falls
Which American surrendered in Detroit?
General Hull