Socials Discussion
I mentioned in class that we didn’t hit record the first time we filmed and didn’t have enough time to finish filming.
Script
Q. Who won the War of 1812?
Hailey: The promise the British didn’t keep to the Aboriginal people was the land. British had promised a secured land if they helped fight in the war with them and not against them. So in the end Aboriginals gained nothing. Canada won the war because it brought them closer together with America and they gained land.
Jason: Britain also spends money in Canada, Lower Canada benefited from higher foods price. New Brunswick sold food and supplies, this was good because by selling food it had allowed Canada to make so money.
John Carlo: Canada had way more wins than America some wins for America are they are able to develop peace for the next 100 years. Something good for Canada in the war was it started the foundation we know today.
Q. Was the War of 1812 a pointless war?
Hailey: I said yes, but if it didn’t happen America wouldn’t have the same history. Napoleon wouldn’t be so famous and America would have as much history. Without Americas history, America wouldn’t have as much as a reputation for showcasing there accomplishments.
Jason: If Britain would’ve won the war it would’ve made America different than what it is now. For America it wasn’t as pointless compared to being on the British side if the British would’ve won then they would’ve been happy to of had the war.
John Carlo: It wasn’t that important because no land was claimed in the war but people did get killed. It would’ve been better if the war didn’t happened and they could’ve found a way to keep the “war” more peaceful.
Q. Which parts of this war have the greatest impact on Canada today?
Hailey: When Isaac Broc got shot above the heart his side became unsure of what to do. On Isaac’s side was the British and the Aboriginals. The battle took place in Ontario so they were fighting over land in Canada if the British would’ve won this war they could have taken over this part of Canada.
Jason: This made the french become friendlier with the Canadians. This was a positive for Canada because it could help them in the future in case they have to make an alliance with them and go into battle with another country. They can go into battle knowing they will have more troops and more allies.
John Carlo: If Laura Secord hadn’t of ran 30 km to spread the news she over heard they Americans discussing as they were staying at her house, things could’ve been very different. Its also a good thing the British leader chose to believe her and its very lucky that the Aboriginals found her along they way so they could take her back to their leader.
Q. How was this war part of creating Canadian and American identity today?
Hailey: If Britain won more wars there was a chance we could’ve been closer with them than with America. Some parts of Canada could’ve belonged to the British and it would be weird having a whole bunch of the same countries spread out all over Canada.
Jason: One way both countries were able to develop are, Canada and America are close and even today we are peaceful with each other and we treat them like our neighbours.
John Carlo: If there was no war, there would’ve been no history so in a way all countries have benefited from the war. Especially Canada because it is a free country. If theses wars didn’t t
