War of 1812
Who started the War of 1812?
United States of America
Which colonies rebelled in the War of Independence?
The Thirteen Colonies
Where did immigrants come from during the Great Migration?
The British Isles
What year did the rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada take place?
1837
What is a cultural mosaic?
Cultural identity where diversity is celebrated/valued.
Why did the War of 1812 begin?
United States of America wanted Britain to stop interfering in their affairs.
What else is the War of Independence called?
The American Revolution
What countries specifically did immigrants come from during the Great Migration?
England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales
What was the primary goal of the rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada?
Achieve responsible government - aka gain a voice in government.
What is a melting pot?
Cultural identity where people 'melt-in' or assimilate to the common culture.
Who won the War of 1812?
No one - it was a deadlock.
What is the main reason that the colonies rebelled against British rule during the War of Independence?
The British charged high taxes to help pay for the Seven Years War - the colonists didn't want to pay the taxes.
What are two reasons that immigrants came to the British colonies during the Great Migration
- to escape poverty/starvation
- promised land in the colonies
- the British Isles were overpopulated.
What was the results of the rebellion?
They were quickly put down by British troops.
What is the 49th parallel?
Where the border is between Canada and USA
What are two ways that Britain was interfering in American affairs before the war?
- Not allowing the US to trade with France
- Forcing American soldiers to join the British Navy
- Supporting Indigenous resistance efforts against the expanding American settlements.
Who were the Loyalists?
Citizens of the thirteen colonies who remained loyal to the British crown.
How did the French colonists feel about the increase in British colonists during the Great Migration?
The French felt threatened - their culture, language, and influence were all threatened by an increased numbers of British settlers living in the colonies.
How was Lord Durham's report a response to the rebellion?
He was hired to investigate what was upsetting the colonists so much.
Why didn't Britain take any land during the War of 1812?
Didn't want to set precedent for European powers to take land (currently fighting France/Napoleon in Europe).
How did the Indigenous folk feel about the outcome of the War of 1812?
They felt betrayed - neither side considered their land claims when negotiating a peace to the war, despite their contributions to the war efforts.
How is the creation of New Brunswick related to the War of Independence?
Loyalists were forced to leave Thirteen Colonies - come up to Nova Scotia - became overcrowded - split up Nova Scotia into two colonies, and gave the Loyalists one.
How did the Great Migration lead to the rebellion of Upper and Lower Canada?
New immigrants were promised lots (good land, responsive government) but promised weren't delivered upon - increased frustration led to rebellion.
What were his two suggestions?
Provide 'responsible government' - voice in parliament - and combine Upper and Lower Canada into one colony.
What was the primary source of economic wealth during the War of 1812 in the colonies of Canada?
Furs!