Chapter 4 · Unit 3 · pp. 17–18

War of 1812 to responsible government

Canada's History

The War of 1812: The Fight for Canada p. 17

June 1812. The Americans launched their invasion in June 1812. p. 17
Sir Isaac Brock. Major-General Sir Isaac Brock took Detroit and died defending Queenston Heights. p. 17
Chief Tecumseh. Shawnee warriors led by Chief Tecumseh supported British soldiers. p. 17
Walking about 30 km to warn of an American attack. In 1813 she made a dangerous journey on foot to warn British forces. p. 17
That it would stay independent of the U.S.. The failed U.S. invasion ensured Canada remained independent of the United States. p. 17
4,000. De Salaberry's mostly French-Canadien force of 460 stopped 4,000 Americans. p. 17

Outside Montreal and in Toronto. Rebellions broke out near Montreal and in Toronto but lacked public support. p. 17
Merging Upper and Lower Canada with responsible government. Durham proposed uniting the two Canadas and giving them responsible government. p. 17
The rebels did not have enough public support. Without broad public support, the rebels were defeated by British troops and Canadian volunteers. p. 17
That the Canadiens assimilate into English culture. Durham's view showed no understanding of French Canadians' distinct identity. p. 18
Follow American republican ideas. Some reformers felt democracy was too slow and looked to the United States. p. 17
Some were hanged or exiled. Some rebels were hanged or exiled, and some of the exiles later came back. p. 17

1840. The two Canadas were united in 1840. p. 18
Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia achieved full responsible government in 1847–48. p. 18
It must resign. A government that loses the assembly's confidence has to step down. p. 18
Sir Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine. La Fontaine, a champion of French language rights, led the first responsible government. p. 18
Lord Elgin. Lord Elgin, encouraged by London, brought in responsible government. p. 18
Joseph Howe. Joseph Howe worked toward responsible government in Nova Scotia. p. 18

Discover Canada, pp. 17–18. MapleQuiz summary, not official text. Read this chapter on canada.ca