We tried to take Canada too, and it’s still here.
Maybe that's just as well, because had we succeeded, we would be the ones having to deal with Quebec.
Canada was not a nation. It was British and thus the easiest way for America to go on the offensive against Britain since our navy was just a few ships.
My 4th GG’s house was burnt in St David’s, Ontario (Niagara area)July 18/19 1814..most of the village was burnt to the ground..
we went up for the 200th doings...fireworks and all