War of 1812

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Across
  1. 2. Military regiments made up of local volunteers who trained and served on a part-time basis.
  2. 3. The Americans were expanding into the Northwest where First Nations were living. This was a _________ cause of the war of 1812.
  3. 4. This battle saw the British General die by sniper fire
  4. 8. The British General
  5. 9. The war that was happening in Europe between the British and the French is considered a ________________ cause.
  6. 10. The health conditions for soldiers was very poor. This led to many of them coming down with this skin disease.
  7. 11. American politicians were spreading propaganda saying that the American troops should invade Upper and Lower Canada.
Down
  1. 1. In retaliation for the American's burning down towns in Upper Canada, the British forces burned down this American landmark.
  2. 5. "Invading British North America is a mere matter of marching"
  3. 6. The American General
  4. 7. This battle had regular militia dressed as regular soldiers to bring fear to the Americans.