War of 1812

What were the two sides in the War of 1812?

• USA and British North America (Canada)

• Canada and France

• France and Spain

• First Nations and USA

Who was the intelligent French general at the time that we learned about?

• Monsieur Baguette

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• King Louis XIV

• George Washington

France asked Americans to become allies. How did this make the British feel?

• Excited

• Neutral

• Furious

• Happy

What did the British do to American ships at French ports?

Who declared war on British North America?

Which of the following groups joined the Americans as allies?

• French Colonists

• British Loyalists

• First Nations

• None of them

What did the British do in Washington DC?

• Burned the White House down

• Burned the Blue House down

• Threw tea into the harbor

• Negotiated a peace treaty

Who was the First Nation ally of the British?

• Sitting Bull

• Louis Riel

• They did not have First Nations allies

• Tecumseh

Who technically won the war?

Which of the following statements SUPPORTS the idea that the War of 1812 helped Canada develop a sense of identity?

• The war of 1812 affirmed British identity in Canada, but not French or First Nations identities

• Britain began to ignore the First Nations in making decisions about the future of Canada.

• The Canadiens, British Canadians and First Nations were fought alongside one another for a common cause.

• Britain began to advocate the assimilation of French and First Nations people to the British culture.