The War of 1812 was a military conflict between the United States and Great Britain, that lasted for two years between 1812 and 1814.
It began with the invasion of Upper Canada by American general William Hull. He invaded Canada because it was a British colony, and it was easier for the Americans to invade Canada than to travel across the ocean and invade Britain. Upper Canada was the least protected land area, and Hull invaded it with the force of 2000 men.
No one believed that British Canada would be able to fight back against the United States, however, they held their own, and by two years the war was over. No land was gained by the United States or Britain - this was referred to as a stalemate.
The First Nations played a vital role in the War of 1812. They were responsible for fall of Michilimackinac on July 17th in 1812, and they worked with the British many times after to protect their land and their British allies. To repay them for their aid, the British tried to negotiate some land from the Americans, so that the First Nations would regain some of the territory they had lost. However, the Americans refused, and the land that belonged to the First Nations started to shrink. After the war came a great bloom in population of Upper Canada, and the First Nations and their territory was outnumbered. The help and services that the First Nations had provided during the war were almost forgotten and buried under the stories of British success.
The War of 1812 is historically significant because it was the first time that America waged war with Canada, and it was also the last time that Canada and America fought against each other. It paved the way for the peaceful relationship that Canada and the United States were to have – and still continue to have. The role that the First Nations had in the war is also important to note. They were loyal to the British even though they had fought in the past, and they proved to be excellent warriors – saving the British from the certain destruction they would have faced if they fought without help against the United States. The War of 1812 also provides some insight into the treatment of First Nations. After they helped the British greatly, they received no recognition or land in return.
It began with the invasion of Upper Canada by American general William Hull. He invaded Canada because it was a British colony, and it was easier for the Americans to invade Canada than to travel across the ocean and invade Britain. Upper Canada was the least protected land area, and Hull invaded it with the force of 2000 men.
No one believed that British Canada would be able to fight back against the United States, however, they held their own, and by two years the war was over. No land was gained by the United States or Britain - this was referred to as a stalemate.
The First Nations played a vital role in the War of 1812. They were responsible for fall of Michilimackinac on July 17th in 1812, and they worked with the British many times after to protect their land and their British allies. To repay them for their aid, the British tried to negotiate some land from the Americans, so that the First Nations would regain some of the territory they had lost. However, the Americans refused, and the land that belonged to the First Nations started to shrink. After the war came a great bloom in population of Upper Canada, and the First Nations and their territory was outnumbered. The help and services that the First Nations had provided during the war were almost forgotten and buried under the stories of British success.
The War of 1812 is historically significant because it was the first time that America waged war with Canada, and it was also the last time that Canada and America fought against each other. It paved the way for the peaceful relationship that Canada and the United States were to have – and still continue to have. The role that the First Nations had in the war is also important to note. They were loyal to the British even though they had fought in the past, and they proved to be excellent warriors – saving the British from the certain destruction they would have faced if they fought without help against the United States. The War of 1812 also provides some insight into the treatment of First Nations. After they helped the British greatly, they received no recognition or land in return.