War of 1812

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THIS ASSIGNMENT IS TO BE HANDED IN ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18

War of 1812

1. Who was the war of 1812 fought between?

2. Identify and explain two major causes of the war.


3. Why did the British delay giving up western forts? What did the Americans think of this?

4. Who were the “War Hawks” and what did they want?


5. Why did the Americans attack Canada even though their military was still young and undeveloped?

6. Where did the Americans attack first and why?


7. Identify two reasons why Canada was at risk for being defeated by the Americans?

8. What was the actual result when the Americans and the Upper Canadians fought? Why did this occur?


9. Who was Tecumseh? And why was he an important figure in early Canadian history?

10. When did the war end? Identify and explain three outcomes or results of the War of 1812 on Canada.