1. Canadian-American Relations The War of 1812 One of Canada’s most influential wars….Canada/England (BNA) vs. America

2. Famous Quote “Living next to you is in some ways like sleeping with an elephant: no matter how friendly and even-tempered the beast, one is affected by every twitch and grunt” Pierre Elliot Trudeau 15th Prime Minister of Canada 1968 to 1979, & 1980 to 1984. Trudeau was the first Canadian Prime Minister born in the 20th century. Prime Minister of CanadaPrime Minister of Canada

3. What? A combined English (Upper Canada) and French (Lower Canada) force drove American invaders from our soil. A combined English (Upper Canada) and French (Lower Canada) force drove American invaders from our soil. Upper Canada Lower Canada Helped unite us as a new colony both French and English working together

4. How many? -Canada’s population = ½ million -Canada’s population = ½ million ……..(2/3rds were French) vs. 8 Million Americans!! The Americans saw an opportunity to challenge Britain by taking Canada

5. Causes…. Great Britain, who was, at war with France, was interfering with the trade of the USA. Not allowing them to trade with France. (The USA did not like this due to the fact that they were now ‘Independent’ and Britain was still trying to ‘boss’ them around! 5 years earlier in 1807 the British seized an American ship called the Chesapeake to look for British deserters, because the Americans were encouraging British soldiers to desert their navy and three Americans were killed!

6. Causes cont.. 2)The Americans kept pushing West into what was called “Indian Territory”. Also the fertile farm land in Upper Canada looked darn appealing 2)The Americans kept pushing West into what was called “Indian Territory”. Also the fertile farm land in Upper Canada looked darn appealing This put the settlers in conflict with the Natives. The Americans thought that the British were helping the Natives revolt, because the British gave guns and supplies to the Natives as part of the fur trade.

7. Causes cont… 3)Many American politicians saw war with Great Britain as an opportunity to expand Northward through the conquest of Upper Canada (ONT) 3)Many American politicians saw war with Great Britain as an opportunity to expand Northward through the conquest of Upper Canada (ONT) …..once again…. Manifest Destiny!

8. Why? Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson (former American President) said that the conquer of Canada would be…. “a mere matter of marching” -Many Americans felt that the Canadians would be happy to join the “stars and stripes” if “only we ask them…” -Many Americans felt that the Canadians would be happy to join the “stars and stripes” if “only we ask them…”

9. Our Canadian Hero Sir Isaac Brock- Lead the defense of Canada, he was the first Canadian War Hero Sir Isaac Brock- Lead the defense of Canada, he was the first Canadian War Hero Brock's actions, particularly his success at Detroit, earned him a knighthood, gave him title of "The Hero of Upper Canada". Brock died at the Battle of Queenston Heights, which was nevertheless a British victory.

10. The War info... -consisted of many small battles, fought in the Ohio Valley/Upper Canada region. -consisted of many small battles, fought in the Ohio Valley/Upper Canada region. Both capital cities were set on fire during the war!! (York and Washington, D.C.) “The Star Spangled Banner” was written during the burning of the White House!

11. Results of the War of 1812 The War of 1812 is a war in which both sides claim to have ‘won’. The Americans felt that they had gained respect from the British. Canadians learned that they could resist the military force of their southern neighbour.

12. New Found Pride and Heroes Sir Isaac Brock, Tecumseh and Laura Secord. was a famous Native American leader of the Shawnee. He spent much of his life attempting to rally various native American tribes in a mutual defense of their lands, which eventually led to his death in the War of 1812. Laura became aware of plans for a surprise attack on troops led by the British at Beaver Dams, which would have furthered American control in the Niagara Peninsula. Laura Secord Laura Secord Video

13. Who really lost? It was the Native people who ultimately lost in the war. It was the Native people who ultimately lost in the war. After Tecumseh’s death, they did not have a strong leader to unite them in resistance against the American settlers taking over their land. After Tecumseh’s death, they did not have a strong leader to unite them in resistance against the American settlers taking over their land. They lost their hopes of setting up a separate Native homeland….. They lost their hopes of setting up a separate Native homeland…..

14. Outcome…. The war ended on Christmas Eve 1814 The war ended on Christmas Eve 1814 The Treaty of Ghent was signed and was the official treaty that ended the war. The Treaty of Ghent was signed and was the official treaty that ended the war. This treaty also established the 49 th Parallel! This treaty also established the 49 th Parallel! This became one of the first steps towards NATIONHOOD- defended our soil against invasion!

15. But…. Some weeks later,,, Americans attacked a British fort in New Orleans. Some weeks later,,, Americans attacked a British fort in New Orleans. That fort didn’t know that the war was over, and so they fought…. That fort didn’t know that the war was over, and so they fought…. The Americans won this little battle, and because of this, they ‘think’ that they won the War of 1812…..sigh* The Americans won this little battle, and because of this, they ‘think’ that they won the War of 1812…..sigh* Whomever won, the War of 1812 became our first steps toward National Unity. And it took the Americans to bring us to that point! Whomever won, the War of 1812 became our first steps toward National Unity. And it took the Americans to bring us to that point!

16. The End! Canada fought together French and English as a United Nation! Canada fought together French and English as a United Nation! And we withheld our borders to keep the Americans from achieving their goal for “Manifest Destiny” And we withheld our borders to keep the Americans from achieving their goal for “Manifest Destiny” Wait, now a time for a few songs and Rick Mercer! (Next Slide) Wait, now a time for a few songs and Rick Mercer! (Next Slide)

17. Johnny Horton - The Battle of New Orleans (One of the battles during the War of 1812 that the US was successful in) Johnny Horton - The Battle of New Orleans (One of the battles during the War of 1812 that the US was successful in)

18. In 1812 we were just sitting around, Minding our own business, Putting crops into the ground. We heard the soilders coming, And we didn't like that sound. So we took a boat to Washington and burned it to the ground. Oh we fired our guns but the yankies kept a coming, There wasn't quite as many as there was a while ago. We fired once more and the yankies started running, Down the Mississippi to the gulf of Mexico. They ran through the snow, And they ran through the forest, They ran through the bushes where the beavers wouldn't go, They ran so fast they forgot to take they're culture, Back to America, and gulf and Mexico. So if you go to Washington, It's building clean and nice, Bring a pack of matches, And we'll burn the white house twice. And the white house burned, burned, burned, But the Americans wont admit it. It burned, burned, burned... It burned and burned and burned It burned, burned, burned I bet that made them mad. And the Americans ran and cried like a bunch of little babies WaWaWa In the war of 1812. Come back proud Canadian's, Arrogant Worms Canadian Version video To before you had TV. No hockey night in Canada, there was no CBC. In 1812 Madison was mad, He was the president you know. Well he thought he'd tell the British where they ought to go. He thought he'd invade Canada, He thought that he was tough. Instead we went to Washington, And burned down all his stuff. And the white house burned, burned, burned. And we're the ones that did it, It burned, burned, burned. While the president ran and cried, It burned, burned, burned. And things were very historical, And the Americans ran and cried like a bunch of little babies WaWaWa In the war of 1812. Those hilbilies from Kentucky, Dressed in green and red. Left home to fight in Canada, But they returned home dead. It's the only war the yankies lost except for Vietnam. And also the Alamo and the bay of ham. The loser was America, The winner was ourselfs. So join right in and gloat about the war of 1812. And the white house burned, burned, burned. And we're the ones that did it, It burned, burned, burned. While the president ran and cried, It burned, burned, burned. And things were very historical, And the Americans ran and cried like a bunch of little babies WaWaWa In the war of 1812.Arrogant Worms Canadian Version video

19. And now the ‘American version) And now the ‘American version) Arrogant Worms - The War of 1812 Arrogant Worms - The War of 1812 Arrogant Worms - The War of 1812 Arrogant Worms - The War of 1812 Rick in London, Ont War of 1812 Rick in London, Ont War of 1812 Rick in London, Ont War of 1812 Rick in London, Ont War of 1812