The war of 1812

1. Tension Between British North America and the U.S.A. Causes: Tension over who has what territory in the Great Lakes region The British are slow to leave the forts south of the Great Lakes after the American Rvolution

3. Tension Between England and France Causes : Napoleon blocks England’s shipping routes France is blocking England’s access to lumber / timber England needs timber / lumber for building ship, buildings, ect.

3. Tension Between England and U.S.A. Cause : England uses it’s ships to block the Atlantic Ocean. Any ship delivering good materials to France is stopped British ships stop and take over American ships

War between England and U.S.A. 1912-1914 Result: War between England and U.S.A. 1912-1914

“Burning of Washington”

Results of the war of 1812 1) The war takes place mainly in the Great Lakes region and upper Canada  no territory chanage 2) Impact of the war  upper Canada gets a feeling of “nationality”  We are different than the Americans 3) Support from the “Canadiens” who would rather remain British than American. They are happier with the new system of government even though it is not perfect…