Major Battles
A key British general was killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights.
Who is Sir General Isaac Brock?
This person warned British forces of an American attack.
Who is Laura Secord?
This Indigenous nation fought alongside the British.
Who are the Haudenosaunee?
This practice involved capturing American sailors for the British navy.
What is impressment?
This treaty officially ended the War of 1812.
What is the Treaty of Ghent?
This battle ended with the Americans surrendering Detroit.
What is the Battle of Detroit?
This leader united Indigenous nations to resist American expansion.
Who is Tecumseh?
Tecumseh’s alliance with the British was crucial in this early American surrender.
What is the Battle of Detroit?
Americans were angered when Britain blocked trade with this European country.
What is France?
This year the War of 1812 officially ended.
What is 1814?
This battle prevented the Americans from cutting off communication between Montreal and Kingston.
What is the Battle of Chateauguay?
This general’s early death turned him into a symbol of Canadian resistance.
Who is Major General Isaac Brock?
Indigenous scouts provided this key advantage to British forces.
What is knowledge about the land OR warriors OR scouting?
Americans were angry because Britain restricted ___________.
What is trade OR international trade with France?
This group lost political influence after the war.
Who are Indigenous Nations?
This battle is linked to Tecumseh’s efforts to defend Indigenous lands.
What is the Battle of the Thames?
This British commander’s defensive strategy helped protect Lower Canada.
Who is Charles de Salaberry?
Indigenous support was crucial in this battle that protected Montreal.
What is the Battle of Chateauguay?
This belief in expanding west increased tensions with Indigenous nations.
What is Manifest Destiny?
This country developed a stronger sense of identity after the war.
What is Canada / BNA
This battle’s outcome allowed the British to maintain control of the Niagara Peninsula.
What is the Battle of Lundy's Lane?
This US President is known for having the shortest presidency in history.
Who is William Henry Harrison?
This is how the end of the war affected Indigenous land and alliances.
What is the loss of land, weakened alliances OR political influence?
These two causes combined to create major tension along the U.S.–Canada border.
What is expansion
This agreement helped keep the border between Canada and the United States peaceful after the war.
What is reducing warships on the Great Lakes?