Laura Secord

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Laura Secord born?September 13, 1775, in Massachusetts, USA
2. Where was Laura Secord born?Moved to Upper Canada (now Ontario) in 1795
3. What is the husband's service?James Secord was a Loyalist wounded at the Battle of Queenston Heights
4. What is the date of warning mission?June 22, 1813
5. Who was Laura Secord?Laura Secord was born Laura Ingersoll on September 13, 1775. She moved with her family to the Niagara region of Upper Canada in 1795 and later married James Secord, a Loyalist who fought for the British.
6. Why did Laura Secord walk 20 miles?She walked 20 miles to warn the British because she heard that American soldiers were planning an attack on the British. She wanted to protect her home and community.

War of 1812: A conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain, impacting the development of Canada.
Upper Canada: The historical name for the region that now forms the province of Ontario, Canada.
Loyalist: Colonists in British North America who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution.
Battle of Beaver Dams: A decisive engagement on June 24, 1813, where British forces and Indigenous allies repelled an American advance.