Causes of the War
True or False: American Ships Seized and Searched by the British was one of the main causes of the War of 1812?
True!
The pay and working conditions aboard American ships was much better than the British Navy. Many men left the navy to find better jobs on American ships. The British began searching ships for these deserters as well as any other objects they felt should be classified as illegal.
Who's side were the First Nations People on?
The British
The Battle of Chateauguay was the first time the battle was fought with just Canadians, no British support. Why was this significant?
Significant in the development of Canadian nationalism (This created huge pride amongst Canadians).
Possible Answer: Battle of York, Battle of Queenston Heights, Battle of Lundy's Lane.
What is 1 result of the war of 1812?
ex. Increase in trade along the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes, Building Canals, Changing policies, Developing a sense of nationalism/unity, Setting a Border, etc.
Why was "Recognition" one of the causes of war?
Possible Answer: They wanted that recognition/to be seen as a powerful and independent nation.
Americans wanted to assert themselves as a fully independent nation from Britain. Britain was still treating the United States of America like a colony by stopping ships, limiting economic opportunity with port blockages, and preventing western development.
True or False, did the First Nations Peoples ever fight alongside the Americans?
False. Their own allies were the British/Canadians.
In the Battle of Crysler's farm, the Americans retreated. Why was significant to Canadian History?
It was a failed American attempt to capture land, and this battle was the American’s last attempt at capturing Montréal.
True or False: Did all of the battles of the war of 1812 happen in 1812.
False - the battles happened between 1812-1814
What was the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 called?
The Treaty of Ghent.
What are the 4 causes of the War of 1812?
Reason 1: European Port Blockages
Reason 2: American Ships Seized and Searched
Reason #3: American War Hawks
Reason #4: Recognition
True or False, did the First Nations People help Laura Secord? If so, how?
True. They helped guide her to the British in order to warn them of the American attack.
What is the significants of Laura Secord on Canadian History?
Laura Secord demonstrated the important role women can play in battle, without her the British wouldn't be prepared for the American attack of Beaver Dams (and would probably lose).
Where did the Battle of Beaver Dams take place?
Why did the British people change their policy of cooperation with the First Nations Peoples?
They didn't need the First Nations People as allies anymore after they signed the peace treaty.
Explain "European Port Blockages." This is one of the major causes of the War of 1812.
For many years, Britain and France had been at war in Europe. Due to this conflict many European ports were blocked preventing neutral American ships from easily trading their cargo. If the American ships wanted to attempt to gain access to ports they had to pass through British ships, and gain a licence to continue their travels. Eventually Britain blocked the American ships from trading with Europe, and this greatly upset the American government.
How did the First Nations people help within the battles?
The First Nations People helped the British by fighting/battling alongside them to scare off and defend against the Americans.
The Battle of Lake Erie was a naval battle (in ships not on land) fought by the US Navy and the British Royal Navy. All British ships were captured or heavily damaged. What is the significance of this?
Americans won the command of Lake Erie.
What Battle was Issac Brock part of?
Possible Answers: The Battle of Lake Erie, The Battle of Queenston Heights
The Atlantic colonies saw an increase in economic activity. What was this a result of?
The increase in economic activity was the result of developing trade relationship with the New England states.
Explain what "American War Hawks" are? Why is this a cause of the War of 1812?
A small but vocal group of men in the American Congress pushed for a war with British North America.
They felt that British North America was a source of good cheap farmland, and feared that a British North American and First Nations alliance was forming. These men thought that the British North Americans were helping the First Nations gain weapons to fight the American westward expansion into their land.
Who is Tecumseh?
A First Nations War Chief who was wounded and killed during the battle of Thames.
What was significant of the Battle of Chippewa?
This was the first battle where Americans had defeated a similar sized British army (usually the British were outnumbered).
What leader was killed by a sniper? What Battle did he died during?
Major Issac Brock who died during the battle of Queenston Heights.
One result of the War of 1812 was the building of Canals, why?
Canals were an alternate route for trade and for the military in case of another American attack.
It also helped develop the area and attracted Queen Victoria to make By-Town the Capital.