How the United States sought dominance over the North American continent through a variety of means, including military actions, judicial decisions, and diplomatic efforts(pp. 226-232; 241-246)
The War of 1812
The offensive strategy against Canada was poorly conceived.
British Canadian captured the American fort of Michilimackinac, which commanded the upper Great Lakes and the Indian-inhabited area to the south and west.
Isaac Brock: A British general led the British Canadians
The American navy more skillfully handled, had better gunners, and were manned by non-pressgang crews the American frigates had thicker sides, heavier firepower, and larger crews
Oliver Hazard Perry: An American naval officer, managed to build a fleet of green-timbered