USA Occupies present day Canada during War of 1812

If America had invaded Canada and won then Canadians would have more then likley gotten full American citizenship it might have taken a few years but I think they would come to fight for America as long as they were treated well and equal.
 
If America had invaded Canada and won then Canadians would have more then likley gotten full American citizenship it might have taken a few years but I think they would come to fight for America as long as they were treated well and equal.

Because they'll suddenly stop being loyal to Britain because America! or something?
 
Because they'll suddenly stop being loyal to Britain because America! or something?

Well, and the large numbers of American settlers who are going to be moving north after the annexation. We did manage most of our massive population increase during the period on natural increase alone; there were more than enough people to go around.
 
Happened with the French settlers in Louisiana.

Not exactly the same thing as welcoming the people who just conquered the place by brute force.

Imperialaquilia: Given the expanse of the US - No, there weren't. And why will American settlers move north in great numbers? I mean, it's one thing in a scenario where the US has this area from the start, but not say the Louisiana purchase - here, they have their pick of territory.

Not to mention "And this will help HOW?!"
 
Then why did the USA try to take Canada?

according to one book I have, it was mainly because of a misunderstanding due to merchants talking to merchants. There was a small group of Canadians who did want to have Canada become American, mainly merchants who were stifling somewhat under British law, and would have done better under American law. But the vast majority of Canadians did not want to join the USA. However, American merchants talked to Canadian merchants, and reported back in the USA that Canadians were eager to join the USA. So, invasion...
 
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