Why Was The War Of 1812 Important In Canada

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The War of 1812 was extremely important to Canada. It was Canada’s first war, prevented America from controlling Canada, as well as, strengthened the connection between the British colonies. The countries that were involved in the war were mainly the U.S.A and the British colonies in America (Canada), but Britain and France were also included. Britain capturing U.S. sailors and disturbing trade between the U.S. and France, Manifest Destiny, and the Quebec Act of 1774 all helped cause the War of 1812. The battle of Detroit was one of the important battles in the war in which the British forces were the first to attack. The American forces outnumbered the British, but Brock and Tecumseh used fear of Natives and deception to win. The Americans

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