I mentioned in class the first time we filmed we didn’t press record and then we ran out of time to finish.

   Questions and Answers

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 happen then French also wouldn’t have been one of the official languages.

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. Who won the War of 1812? Discuss all three perspectives. 

Hailey: Aboriginals defiantly didn’t twin the war of 1812. An example of that is when the British didn’t give them any of the land they had promised the Aboriginals. Canada won the war because they had the most benefits, some of their benefits are when they increased the price of the prices of food, and when they successfully defended against the USA.

Jason: Canada won the war because it created more friendships between the countries and stronger allies. Some benefits for Canada are when Nova scotia sold  captured US boats to britain and when New Brunswick sold food and Supplies.

John Carlo: America had less wins then Canada some examples of Canadas wins are when Lower Canada benefited from trade and transportation. Americas benefits were they we’re able to develop peace for 100 years. Overall Canada had more wins than the Americans or the Aboriginals and it has affected how it is today (free country).

Q .Was the War of 1812 a pointless war?

Hailey: There were other ways to solve this war but if the war was sold in another way other than war it would’ve made the future different and Canada might’ve have been less close to the USA and they could’ve had a stronger alliance with the Aboriginals.

Jason: The war was pointless. But it was a good thing we had it because it affected the future and with out it Napoleon wouldn’t have been as well known and Americas history is a big part of their country and showcasing their history is something they are well known for.

John Carlo: Was a pointless war and there could’ve been other ways they can use to solve the war. If they had a peace treaty things would’ve been less complicated and less people would get killed. If we didn’t have the war Canada wouldn’t of had the same amount of land and the country could’ve been different (speak french).