War of 1812

Check out the following website:
There is plenty of excellent information and a video that is quite long, but definitely worth watching the first 30-40 mins.
http://www.warof1812.ca/index.html


Use the video and your textbook to answer the following questions:

1.) Why was the War of 1812 fought?

2.) Who was involved?

3.) How did the War of 1812 end?

War of 1812 – First Nations Perspective
What role did the First Nations have in the War?
- Tecumseh’s outraged with American Attack
- Fought the American’s without Britain’s help
- More First Nations died in the War than British and American’s combined (The British promised a First Nations State, but the Americans wouldn't allow it.)

War of 1812 Hero Biography Assignment due Thursday April 12.
A copy of the assignment and rubric is available to download and print off from the virtual classroom at the FMT school website.

Please also see the virtual classroom for a powerpoint presentation containing additional information about the War of 1812!