He is one of the best leaders in the British army and commanded the British forces at Queenston.
Who is General Brock?
100
This battle was won thanks to the efforts of a youth and civilian who warned the British of an American attack.
What is the Battle of Stoney Creek?
100
This term refers to American’s extreme patriotism and their belief that their military superior to others.
What is jingoism?
100
This battle involved an American force and a naval flotilla and allowed the Americans to briefly capture the Canadian Capital.
What was the Battle of York?
100
This American president was in office when the U.S. declared war on Great Britain.
Who is President James Madison?
200
This man became the second leader of the Mohawks during the war of the 1812 after being adopted into the Nation.
Who was John Norton?
200
For the British, this battle in the represented retribution and justice for the defeat of the British capital in North America.
What is the Burning of Washington?
200
Many historians believe that the war of 1812 could have been avoided if only both sides had done a better job of this.
What is diplomacy?
200
This battle was one of the bloodiest battles of the War of 1812.
What is the Battle of Lundy’s Lane?
200
Known as "Old Fuss and Feathers" this general served on active duty longer than any other man in American history.
Who is Winfield Scott?
300
This British Citizen ran miles across the country to go warn the British that the Americans were coming for a sneak attack.
Who is Laura Secord?
300
This American fort surrendered because a British commander marched his fighters past the fort multiple times convincing the defenders that they were greatly outnumbered.
What is Fort Detroit?
300
The act of capturing American seamen and making them work on British warships was called this.
What was the British Interference?
300
These sailors captured far more British Merchant ships than the actual American Navy.
Who are American Privateers?
300
This American commander is best known for his refusal to follow orders from the Militia Officer who commanded him.
Who is Brigadier-General Alexander Smyth?
400
This British officer was the first Canadian-born officer to command both the military and civil government. He is however best remembered for his conduct during the War of 1812.
Who is Sir. Gordon Drummond?
400
This battle was lost largely due to the unwillingness of the American Regular’s Brigadier-General to follow the orders of his commanding officer just because he was part of the Militia.
What is Queenston Heights?
400
The treaty that ended the war of 1812 between American forces and the British was signed in this city and country.
What is Ghent, Belgium?
400
This battle was the most significant moral victory for British forces during the war of 1812.
What is the Burning of Washington?
400
This Canadian citizen, galvanized the Canadian public against the Americans, despite being a traitor and joining the Americans.
Who is Joseph Willcocks?
500
This British Commander was also a famous seaman, doctor and surgeon.
Who is Sir John Borlase Warren?
500
This phrase, repeated several times to Major Thomas Evans, along with the hidden boats he spotted convinced him that an American attack was imminent.
What is "the day after tomorrow"?
500
This positive outcome of the War of 1812 stemmed from the pride they had in having defended their lands with courage.
What is a new sense of pride among the Citizens of Canada?
500
This battle took place near Niagara-on-the-lake. Although, the outnumbered British commanding officer was killed in the battle, they were able to stop the American attack.
What is the Battle of Queenston?
500
This American Brigadier-General was killed when retreating British forces set fire to the gunpowder reserves after his forces captured York.