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British North America
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- describe the major causes
and personalities of the War of 1812 - describe the impact of the War of 1812 on the development of Canada |
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British North America
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- describe the major causes
and personalities of the War of 1812 - describe the impact of the War of 1812 on the development of Canada |
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As you try this interactive quiz,
http://www.schoolnet.ca/vp-pv/quiz/war1812.html
record the correct answers below.
1. Why did the Americans attack the British colonies in 1812? ____________________________
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2. In June of 1812 an army of 1000 men marched up to the colony of Upper Canada and the general made an announcement. What was the general's name and what was his announcement?
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3. Who led the British colonies against the U.S. ? ___________________________________
4. In the war of 1812 British North America was thought of as a tree. The branches were the Great Lakes, the trunk was along the St. Lawrence, and the roots were P.E.I., Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia. What was the most logical place to attack?
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5. There was a great chief called Tecumseh who led his people, the Shawnee against the Americans in the battle of Tippecanoe. What did his name stand for?
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6. On the second of September, 1814 The Battle of Lake Champlain took place. The British tried to invade America but they were defeated. The British ship, The Saratoga had the most people killed. One of them was the ship's lieutenant, what was his name?
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7. When The Treaty of Ghent was signed the war was officially over. People rejoiced when they heard the news. When was The Treaty of Ghent signed?
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8. The great Indian Chief, Tecumseh was shot and killed by Americans on what day? ________________________
9. The life of people in Upper Canada was the most affected by the war, but when was the suffering at its peak?
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10. What was Canada's only weak spot for the Americans to get in? __________________________
11. When the Treaty of Ghent was signed, the war was officially over, but who had lost the most land ?
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