HIS263Y1 Lecture 11: Lecture 11-October 18.docx
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Making an argument with respect to the key words-early history experiences. Early- 16th century-until the war of 1812 ish . Between britain and the united states-fought principally in upper canada. There were key battles in other parts of the great lakes region as well. U. s. invasion of upper canada with the view of taking it over. 60 years war for the great lakes-has seeds in this context (indigenous fight for their land) Connected somewhat to the napoleonic wars in europe. The victories that british won did not intend in the creation of a buffer state-and developed no protection for their land beyond that was recognozed by treaty. 1812-last time united states has invaded canada: preparing for war. Creation of upper canada out of quebec-this creation was relatively new before the war broke ou. When you look at upper canada and the preparation for war-you see changing settler patterns and how they affected war time preparation.
