Outcomes and Legacy of the War of 1812
Assess the short-term and long-term outcomes of the War of 1812 for British North America, the United States, and Indigenous peoples.
Key Questions
- Explain how the War of 1812 contributed to a distinct Canadian identity.
- Predict the geopolitical consequences of the war for Indigenous land claims.
- Justify arguments for who 'won' the War of 1812 from different perspectives.
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