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 * __The War of 1812__**

In the War of 1812 the British/Canadiens/Natives were at war with the Americans. This war was sparked because the Britsh were kidnapping American saliors for the British Navy, the British were at war with France who is a major trade associate for America, the British were helping the First Nations in America to get a piece of land between the British and the Americans, and some Americans wanted to take over the Canadian/Britian land in Canada. This war started on June 1st, 1812, and ended on the 24th of December 1814.

Here are a few important events in the war of 1812: -The treatie of Ghent was signed in Belgium, Germany, in the city of Ghent. The treaty was signed on Christmas Eve of 1814. The U.S had attempted several peace nagotiations throughout the war. The British insisted on making a native territory between the U.S and Canada, but in the end signed this treaty. - The war at Queenston Heights: In this war the Americans were desperate for a major victory and that's exactly what they got. On the 13 of October the American General van Renssalaer and nearly 600 troops crossed the Niagra river(he lost a little more than 100 due to the current) and found an unguarded path to the top of the hieghts. The Americans then took the Canadian troops by surprise and took over the position. In the morning the Americans repelled General Brock's counterattack, (in which he lost his life) and the rest of the force under his command was defeated. Then 800 Canadian milita and 300 First Nation skirmishers arrived, and the Americans lost the position with the Canadians taking nearly 1000 prisoners.In the end the Canadians won the Battle at Queenston Heights.

This picture depicts General Brock at the Battle of Queenston Heights encouraging the British soldiers to keep fighting the Americans.(From Google Images) -The Burning of the President's mansion took place on the 24 of August, 1813. The Canadians were ordered to burn all other public buildings as well. -The battle at Beaver dams was a victory for the Canadians, and we would of probably lost if Laura Secord didn't walk 12 miles all the way to the DeCew's farm without taking any breaks and going without food and water. There was about 600 Amercans v.s. about 80 British regulars and 250 Native warriors. However, soon after the first volley of shots Leiutenant Fitzgibbon called for a truce and convinced the American Colonel to surrender by telling him there was 1500 British/Canadian soldiers and 700 Native warriors. This battle took place in 1813.

Some key names are in the War of 1812 are: -Leiutenant Fitzgibbon -Laura Secord -Tecumseh(Shawnee First Nations leader) This picture is of Tecumseh.(From Google Images)

This picture is of General Issac Brock.(From Google Images)

-General Roger Hale Sheaffe -Leiutenant John Macdonell

Key battles, where were they fought, the dates(start and finish),and why they were significant:

-Battle at Queenston Heights -Fought near the village of Queenston on the rising plateaus behind the town -Began on the 13 0f October 1812 -Ended on the 13 of October 1812 -This battle is significant because the Americans were trying to get a permanant settlement on the Canadian side of the river before winter set in. If the Americans had won they might have taken over Canada just from having that key settlement.

-Battle at Beaver Dams -Fought near the DeCew's farm which is near The Beaver Dams which is near Fort George on the Niagra river in Ontario, Canada. -Started June 24 1813 -Ended June 24 1813 - This battle was significant because it protected Leiutenant Fitzgibbon from the Americans and let him help the Canadians win the war.

The Treatie of Ghent was signed to end the War of 1812 and it expected each country to return any land taken, and to be divided by the 49th Parallel.

The War of 1812 ended in a deadlock(nobody won),and according to The Treatie of Ghent, all the land gained in the war had to be returned to it's owner,and Canada and the U.S. were divided by the 49th Parallel.This treaty has been followed ever since it was signed on the 24th of December, 1814.

The Canadian identity was affected because if the Americans had won we(Canadians) would be answering to the President of the United States, we would be Americans not Canadians, we might still have the death penalty, and we would probably not honor the English Queen in our parliment.Fortunatly things did not happen today and we are still Canadians.

Here is a video about the War of 1812: []


 * __War of 1812 Questions:__

1.** Who you think is most important in the war of 1812?


 * 2.**What battle do you think is most important in the war of 1812?


 * 3.**What would you do if you were the leader of the Bully Boys, and you had to battle an army of Americans?


 * 4.**What do you think would have happened if the Americans had of won the Battle at Beaver Dams?


 * 5.**What do you think would have happened if Canada had won all of the battles of the War of 1812?