War Of 1812
Similarities
19 century
Most resolutions were revenge
E.G: Battle of Washington
21 century
Prefer to settle disputes
with violence
E.G: America and Afghanistan
are still fighting over a incident that occurred
9th of September 2001 and have been at war for
18 years
E.G: America and Afghanistan
are still fighting over a incident that occurred
9th of September 2001 and have been at war for
18 years
Countries want revenge and
will not settle for peace
Outcomes
The Canadian War
The defensive victories resulted
in British North America becoming a
independent transcontinental country
Won many defensive battles
against the Americans
The Native American War
The end of the war was
a catastrophic event for the natives
Natives were never again able to find
external allies
Lead to Tecumsehs death
The American War
Sanctified the American national flag
Inspired the American national
Anthem
Winning the war helped the Americans
gain international respect for their power
and sovereignty
The war is now seen as a "Nation Building"
experience
Battles
Battle of Washington
Occurred August of 1812 Baltimore
Washington D.C, resulted in the Treaty Of
Ghent being signed officially ending the war of
1812
Battle of Detroit
Occurred October of 1812, shore of Lake
Michigan, Brock and Tecumseh form an alliance
against General Hull, Ended in General Hull surrendering
and Brock and Tecumsehs victory
Battle of Queensten Heights 1812
Significant battle occurred
October of South of Queensten Heights
along Lake Ontario,
Mayor General Brock was shot and killed
Indigenous Warriors
Tecumseh-Joined the British army in hopes of winning the war -When the Americans won they also won against Tecumseh Taking his life
Hillis Hadjo-Was a prominent red
Stick Leader
-He was initially successful until the Americans
defeated him and the Red Sticks
Causes
In Europe Britain, France and
the naval power were trying to ruin each others
Economy with blockades and by Confiscating trade goods.
The Americans felt that British support of The First Nations
was a threat to their expansion
Impressment was the most extreme
issue this was because it dealt with sovereignty
Soldiers Life
Endless routine of drills, marching and
boredom
A soldier was more likely to die from sickness
than a battle wound due to the unsanitary
conditions of camp
The soldiers on guard during the summer
were given wollen tunics and shoes in the winter
were given greatcoats and shoes but no other protection
Military discipline was harsh and the smallest
mistake was punishable by lash
