Canada A Peoples History: A Question of Loyalties (the War ...



Canada A Peoples History: A Question of Loyalties (the War of 1812)

“Mere Matter of Marching”

1. Why were British warships seizing American warships?

2. How do the Americans respond to this?

3. Do the Americans think that it will be difficult to take over BNA? (hint: see title of this section)

4. Who is in charge of defending Upper Canada (now Ontario)?

5. Tecumseh is an Aboriginal Chief. Why does he ally himself with the British? How does he help them?

6. Who and When is war officially declared against BNA?

The Detroit Bluff

7. How many warriors is Tecumseh waiting with?

8. How does Brock make his army look larger?

9. The British are outnumbered 1:2 by the Americans….but advantage do the British have?

10. What is the outcome of this battle?

-how many casualties?

-who wins this one?

Queenston Heights

11. What are the outcomes of this battle?

-how many casualties?

_____warriors _______chiefs

______British/Canadian

______Americans

What important British Commander dies?

Tecumseh’s Last Stand

12. What is Tecumseh’s fate in this section? (what happens to him?)

“Canadiens Know How To Fight”

13.What group must fight along side with the British? Now UNIFIYING them together.

14. In the battle of Lower Canada how many Canadians fight? _______________

Americans? ____________________

Who (surprisingly) wins?

Traitors and Heroes

15. Why were 8 men hung at Burlington Heights?

16. Who was Joseph Wilcox?

17. Describe the military tactics used by the Americans?

18. What was the outcome of the Battle of Lundy’s Lane?

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