Why Did The Us Invade Canada In The Early 19th Century

During the early 19th century, several political figures in America wanted to invade and annex Canada. The admittance into the United States was pre-approved in 1777 within the Articles of Confederation. Several attempts made by the Americans to accomplish the idea were overcome in the American Revolution and the War of 1812. These failures caused the United States to give up any serious desires to move forward with an annexation of Canada.
The United States first attempt to invade Canada happened at the start of the American Revolution. Colonial soldiers marched to Quebec City but were fended off. Four decades later, during the War of 1812, members of Congress known as “war hawks” were discussing a second attempt at Canada. There were talks regarding
The British captured a vessel that had Hull’s baggage and papers on it, resulting in them finding out what his plans were. Things became worse for Hull, as around 200 militiamen from Ohio refused to cross American territory, yet he continued to be confident. He and his men crossed the Detroit River and into Canada on July 12, 1812, where he announced a written notification letting the citizens know that they would “be emancipated from tyranny and oppression”. Hull stated “Had I any doubt of eventual success I might ask your assistance, but I do not, I come prepared for every contingency”. His words were laughed at and his brief seize of Fort Malden ended after Shawnee chief Tecumseh’s warriors ambushed his supply train. The Americans were chased back across the river and British commander Isaac Brock initiated cannon fire from the Canadian side at Fort Detroit. After a cannonball killed four of Hull’s officers in August, he surrendered his army and the city. During that time, the British had captured Fort Dearborn and an American outpost on Mackinac Island. General Hull was convicted of cowardice and neglect of