Biografia di Storia Canadese
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Storia canadese: 1784-1896
Di Liane Hicks
Il Canada ha visto un periodo di grandi cambiamenti nel 19° secolo. La sua popolazione è aumentata drasticamente a causa degli immigrati dagli Stati Uniti e dall'estero. Coinvolgi ed educa gli studenti con le attività predefinite di Storyboard That!
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- “... at the battle of Queenston ... cannon balls were flying about me in every direction ... After the battle I returned to Queenston and then found my husband had been wounded, my house plundered and my property destroyed."
- BornLaura Ingersoll Secord was born on September 13, 1775 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Early LifeHer mother died when she was eight. Her father remarried twice and had a large family. Laura's father fought in the American Revolution on the side of the Americans against Great Britain. However, in 1795, he moved his family to Upper Canada, where he founded a settlement today known as the town of Ingersoll. In 1797, Laura married James Secord and would later have 6 daughters and one son. They settled in Queenston. War of 1812Laura's husband was a sergeant during the War of 1812. He was wounded in the battle of Queenston Heights and was rescued from the battlefield by his wife! On June 21, 1813, Laura overheard American officers talking about a surprise attack on the British outpost at Beaver Dams to capture Lieutenant James FitzGibbon. Knowing that it was urgent, Laura set out herself to warn the British troops. On her 20 mile journey, Laura came upon a Mohawk village. The Mohawk chief helped escort Laura the rest of the way to deliver her warning which resulted in a victory for the British.Later Life After the war, the Secords lived in and out of poverty and Laura was never granted a pension or recognition for her actions. When she was 85 in 1860, the Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII) learned of her war-time service and 20 mile walk. After returning to England, Prince Edward sent Mrs. Secord a reward of £100. DeathLaura Ingersoll Secord died on October 17, 1868 at the age of 93 at Chippawa. She is buried beside her husband in Drummond Hill Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Ontario.
- Claim to FameLaura Secord was a young Canadian woman during the War of 1812 who overheard American officers planning an attack on the British. She walked 20 miles to the nearest British base, and warned the army so that the Americans were defeated. Today, many are familiar with the chocolate company named after her.
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- October 18, 1812: Secord rescues her injured husband in the battle at Queenston.
- Born: September 13, 1775
- 1795 Moves to Canada1797 Marries James Secord
- June 21, 1813: Laura warns the British of an American attack.
- Death: October 17, 1868
- Laura Secord(1775-1868)
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