From the June 15, 2012, USA Today by Rick Hampson.
In order to recreate the Battle of Queenstown Heights, Canadians had to play the roles of both British and American soldiers.
With their declaration of war on June 18, 1812, the United States had picked a war with the world's strongest military power. We had 16 ships in our Navy. They had over 500.
The war resulted in the burnings of two capitals: Washington, DC, York, Upper Canada (now Toronto) as well as Buffalo, New York.
Why did the U.S. fight? Best answers: 1. To end impressment, 2.End trade restrictions, 3. Seize Canada and 4. Open settlement of the West.
Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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