War Of 1812

Soldiers Life

Endless routine of drills, marching and
boredom

Military discipline was harsh and the smallest
mistake was punishable by lash

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

A soldier was more likely to die from sickness
than a battle wound due to the unsanitary
conditions of camp

Causes

In Europe Britain, France and
the naval power were trying to ruin each others
Economy with blockades and by Confiscating trade goods.

Impressment was the most extreme
issue this was because it dealt with sovereignty

The Americans felt that British support of The First Nations
was a threat to their expansion

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

Battles

Battle of Queensten Heights 1812
Significant battle occurred
October of South of Queensten Heights
along Lake Ontario,
Mayor General Brock was shot and killed

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 Washington
Occurred August of 1812 Baltimore
Washington D.C, resulted in the Treaty Of
Ghent being signed officially ending the war of
1812

Outcomes

The American War

The war is now seen as a "Nation Building"
experience

Winning the war helped the Americans
gain international respect for their power
and sovereignty

Inspired the American national
Anthem

Sanctified the American national flag

The Native American War

Lead to Tecumsehs death

Natives were never again able to find
external allies

The end of the war was
a catastrophic event for the natives

The Canadian War

Won many defensive battles
against the Americans

The defensive victories resulted
in British North America becoming a
independent transcontinental country

Similarities

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

Countries want revenge and
will not settle for peace

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

19 century

Most resolutions were revenge

E.G: Battle of Washington