Sheppard demonstrates that the colony was a fragmented and pluralistic community before the war and remained so after it. Upper Canadians were divided by racial, religious, linguistic, and class differences and the majority of settlers had no strong ties to either the United States or Britain, with most men avoiding military service during the war. Reviewing the claims submitted for damages attributed to the fighting, he argues that British forces as well as enemy troops were responsible for widespread destruction of private property and concludes that this explains why there was little increase in anti-American feeling after the war. Much of the wartime damage occurred in areas west of York (now Toronto). This was the cause of grievances harboured by settlers in the western part of Upper Canada against their eastern counterparts long after the war had ended. As well, some Upper Canadians profited from wartime activities while others suffered greatly. Only later, in the 1840s when these issues had faded from memory, did Canadians begin to create a favourable version of wartime events. Using garrison records, muster rolls, diaries, newspapers, and damage claims registered after the war, the author delves beyond the rhetoric of wartime loyalties and reveals how the legacy of war complicated colonial politics.

Plunder, Profit, and Paroles: A Social History of the War of 1812 in Upper Canada

History

Sheppard, George

Americas

McGill-Queen's University Press

Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of the province of Ontario. Includes maps, illustrated fact spreads, and other illustrations.

Ontario (Let's Discover Canada)

Children's Books

LeVert, Suzanne

Chelsea House Pub

Discusses the history, geography, and culture of the Canadian province of Manitoba.

Alberta (Canada in the 21st Century)

Geography & Cultures

Book by Chelsea House Publications, LeVert, Suzanne

British Columbia (Canada in the 21st Century)

Teen & Young Adult

Illustrated text explores the history, geography, economy, and culture of Canada.

Canada: Facts and Figures (Canada in the 21st Century)

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Illustrated text explores the history, geography, economy, and culture of Manitoba.

Manitoba (Canada in the 21st Century)

Illustrated text explores the history, geography, economy, and culture of Ontario.

Ontario (Canada in the 21st Century)

Illustrated text explores the history, geography, economy, and culture of Prince Edward Island.

Prince Edward Island (Canada in the 21st Century)

Discusses the history, geography, and culture of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan (Canada in the 21st Century)

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Nunavat (Canada in the 21st Century)

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