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Canada's History › Key Events
What was the War of 1812?
- A rebellion against British rule in Upper Canada
- A war between Canada and France
- A war between Indigenous peoples and British settlers
- A war in which Canadians and British forces defended Canada against American invasion
Why this is the correct answer
During the War of 1812, American forces attempted to invade and annex British North America, but Canadian militia and British troops successfully repelled them. Shared defence against that invasion helped forge a sense of Canadian identity distinct from the United States.