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By how much did Canada’s population bloom after 1814?
4 times
When did the War of 1812 start and end?
The War of 1812 started in June 1812 and ended in February 1815.
Which two main countries fought in the War of 1812?
The United States and Great Britain.
What is the often-fatal disease that was brought to Canada on immigrant ships in 1832 and causes fever, diarrhea, and dehydration?
Cholera
What was the first official bank in Canada, which was founded in 1817?
The Bank of Montreal
What treaty ended the War of 1812?
The Treaty of Ghent.
Which Native American leader allied with the British during the war?
Tecumseh.
What did the British build in 1812 to help move soldiers and goods safely?
The Rideau Canal
What settlement was created by Black Loyalists with their land grants in Canada?
Oro Township
What type of ship did people use to go from britain to Canada?
Timber ship.
Who were the 2 companies that merged together in 1812?
The Hudson’s Bay Company and The North West Company
Did the War of 1812 result in significant territorial changes?
No, the borders largely remained the same after the war.
Which city was Fort Henry built over?
Kingston
When did Britain outlaw slavery in Canada?
1833
What was one major cause of the War of 1812?
British interference with American shipping and the impressment of American sailors.
What was Canada’s first public railway, built in 1836, called?
The Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad
Which river was used as a staple point in fur trading as well as use for goods in the West?
The Red River.
When did cholera come to Canada?
1832
What was the significance of the Battle of New Orleans?
It was a major American victory that occurred after the peace treaty was signed but boosted American morale.
What was the lasting impact of the War of 1812 on the United States?
It fostered a sense of national pride and encouraged American manufacturing and independence.
What was the Champlain and St. Lawrence Railroad built to do?
Connect Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River Valley