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Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
William Henry Harrison led U.S troops to victory againt the Indian rebels.This event convinced many Indians in the Northwest territory that they needed British assistance to keep American settlers off of their lands. -
U.S. military crossed into Canada 1st Time
General William Hull and his troop attempted to invade Canada from Detroit. Hull was afraid that he did not have enough soldiers and retreated. Sir Isaac Brock and Tecumseh's forces chased William Hull across the Canadian border, causing Hull to surrender Detroit. -
Capture of a British fleet on Lake Erie
Oliver H. Perry Destroyed the Britsh fleet on Lake Erie, which forced the British to leave Detroit. This victory gave the US control over the Great Lakes. -
U.S. military crossed into Canada 2nd time
General Henry Dearborn marched 6000 troops on a mission to invade Montreal, but state militiamen refused to leave the United States.After some minor arguments, the force retreated without ever entering Canada.General Henry Dearborn marched 6000 troops on a mission to invade Montreal, but state militiamen refused to leave the United States.After some minor arguments, the force retreated without ever entering Canada. -
U.S. military crossed into Canada 3rd time
500 British soldiers (regulars) as well as some 500 militia and Indians—crossed the Niagara River from Canada determined to seize Fort Niagara. The British were victorious -
Napoleon's defeat in Europe
Napoleons armies in Europe were defeated in the Battle of Waterloo.This allowed the Britich to focus their troops and resources on the war in America. -
British attack and burn Washington D.C
The British burned Washington DC, destroying the White House and many other buildings. President James Madison and and other Members of Congrees were able to escape the city. -
British attack Baltimore
American troops successfully defended Fort McHenry against an British attack. Francis Scott Key witnessed the battle and wrote the Star-Spangled Banner, our national anthem. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Treaty of Ghent(a peace treaty between America and Great Britan) was signed before the Battle, but word hadn’t reached America yet. General Andrew Jackson ,with American artillery and sharpshooting riflemen won a great victory. The battle ended the war
