History Notes on the War of 1812.

War of 1812-1814 (P. 16-19)          Napoleonic Wars in Europe          Britain & France had been intermittently at war since beginning of French Revolution (1789)          Steadily at war since 1803          Britain had 2 rely heavily on naval power to control French          B4 the war, American traders traded w/ both sides of the conflict          Britain tightened naval blockade of Europe's Atlantic coast          American trading vessels are harassed by British ships          Stopped & Searched American vessels to find deserters from its navy          …

…took up arms against the US          This was different from the Canadian indifference during American Revolution          Conclusion          Temporary end of Napoleonic wars in 1814, British blockade was removed          British troops were freed for action in North America          Armistice was signed on Christmas Eve, 1814          The Cost of was High          It was difficult for Britain to defend Canada from American Attack          Most Upper Canadians fought as British subjects (supporting Britain)          Lower Canadians fought as Canadiens protecting their homland