History Notes on the War of 1812.
Title: History Notes on the War of 1812.
Category: /History/North American History
Details: Words: 343 | Pages: 1 (approximately 235 words/page)
History Notes on the War of 1812.
Category: /History/North American History
Details: Words: 343 | Pages: 1 (approximately 235 words/page)
War of 1812-1814 (P. 16-19)
Napoleonic Wars in Europe
Britain & France had been intermittently at war since beginning of French Revolution (1789)
Steadily at war since 1803
Britain had 2 rely heavily on naval power to control French
B4 the war, American traders traded w/ both sides of the conflict
Britain tightened naval blockade of Europe's Atlantic coast
American trading vessels are harassed by British ships
Stopped & Searched American vessels to find deserters from its navy
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took up arms against the US
This was different from the Canadian indifference during American Revolution
Conclusion
Temporary end of Napoleonic wars in 1814, British blockade was removed
British troops were freed for action in North America
Armistice was signed on Christmas Eve, 1814
The Cost of was High
It was difficult for Britain to defend Canada from American Attack
Most Upper Canadians fought as British subjects (supporting Britain)
Lower Canadians fought as Canadiens protecting their homland