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Battle of Plattsburgh
The Battle of Plattsburgh, also known as the Battle of Lake Champlain, ended the final invasion of the northern states of the United States during the War of 1812. -
Lake Erie
Captain Oliver Hazard Perry leads a fleet of nine American ships to victory over a squadron of six British warships at the Battle of Lake Erie. -
Perry destroys British naval forces
Captain Perry defeats the British at the Battle of Lake Erie. -
Battle of the Thames
Decisive American victory against Great Britain and Native American allies. Took place in upper Canada -
Tecumseh's Death
Shawnee Chief Tecumseh is killed at the Battle of Thames. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
United States victory over Native Americans in central Alabama, over Native Americans opposed to white expansion in their territories. -
Northern border of U.S. is secured
America's victory in the Battle of Plattsburg secures its northern border. -
Fort McHenry, Baltimore
British forces attacked Fort McHenry. Failure to bombard the Americans and the sight of the American flag inspired the creation of "The Star-Spangled Banner. -
Burning of Washington
Following their victory at the Battle of Bladensburg, the British invaded Washington D.C. and burned many U.S. government and military buildings including the Capitol and the White House. -
Francis Scott Key writes “The Star-Spangled Banner”
After seeing the American flag waving over Fort McHenry after its bombardment, Francis Scott Key is inspired to write the beginnings of "The Star-Spangled Banner." -
Battle of New Orleans
The final major battle of the War of 1812 where the U.S. wins. Both British and American troops were unaware of the peace treaty signed between the two countries a few weeks before.
