War of 1812
The War of 1812 (which lasted from 1812 to 1814) was a military conflict between the United States and Great Britain. As a colony of Great Britain, Canada was swept up in the War of 1812 and was invaded a number of times by the Americans. The war was fought in Upper Canada, Lower Canada, on the Great Lakes and the Atlantic, and in the United States. The peace treaty of Ghent, which ended the war, largely returned the status quo. However, in Canada, the war contributed to a growing sense of national identity, including the idea that civilian soldiers were largely responsible for repelling the American invaders. In contrast, the First Nations allies of the British and Canadian cause suffered much because of the war; not only had they lost many warriors (including the great Tecumseh), they also lost any hope of halting American expansion in the west, and their contributions were quickly forgotten by their British and Canadian allies. Similarly, Black volunteers, including those in the Coloured Corps, received little recognition or reward for their service.
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Timelines
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War of 1812 Timeline
The war of 1812 was a military conflict between the United States and Great Britain. As a colony of Great Britain, Canada was swept up in the War of 1812 and was invaded a number of times by the Americans. This timeline allows you to explore important events that occurred during the War of 1812 (which ended in 1815), as well as significant events that happened before and after the war.
Education Guides
Aboriginal Peoples: The War of 1812
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Borders & Boundaries: The War of 1812
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Inquiry Guide: War of 1812
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Richard Pierpoint: Heritage Minute
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The Battle of Queenston Heights: Heritage Minute
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The War of 1812: Overview Guide
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Gallery
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![The Battle of Baltimore, Death of General Ross The Battle of Baltimore, Death of General Ross](https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/media/media/4f9c594b-df87-49e1-8773-ed986684711d.jpg)
![“Bombardment of Fort Detroit, 1812” “Bombardment of Fort Detroit, 1812”](https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/media/media/7f0b4148-24cc-4019-bc8a-e1f0fc825214.jpg)
![The Meeting of Brock and Tecumseh The Meeting of Brock and Tecumseh](https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/media/media/08d1e757-bed3-4daf-aa01-5faeb2fca216.jpg)
![Tecumseh, Shawnee chief Tecumseh, Shawnee chief](https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/media/media/0a2c6c2b-799b-41cb-b9c2-afd7fd358c7b.jpg)
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