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Hull's Proclamation
Hull made a proclamation that the Americans were there to liberate canadians from british tyranny, a month later he surrendered detroit and was executed for his prior actions http://www.galafilm.com/1812/e/people/hull_proclamation.html -
Siege of Detroit
Tecumseh's forces aided British general Brock, and helped overtake Detroit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tecumseh -
Battle of Queenston Heights
American troops were attempting to invade canada, and it was a terrible failure, with over 300 dead, more wounded. http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/warof1812/p/queenstonhgts.htm -
The Battle of the Basin River
In this battle the americans were defeated, and it was the largest battle ever fought on michigan soil. http://forums.somd.com/photography/190345-war-1812-reenactment.html -
Battle of York
The Americans were beating the british and destoryed a large amount of gunpowder and supplies, and burned and pillaged the city of York. This provoked the burning of the capital by the british. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_York -
Battle of Beaver Dams
American soldiers tried to surprise British forces, however Laura Secord's information allowed the british to learn of the attack before it happened. Over 500 americans were captured as well as their commander. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Beaver_Dams -
Battle of Chateauguay
The battle of chateauguay was won by british-canadian troop leader Salaberry, by having farmers and other civillians provide info about the enemy's movements. Salaberry also fooled the opposing general into thinking there were more troops than there actually was. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_de_Salaberry -
Battle of Thames
In this battle, the british and natives were preparing to fire upon the americans with cannons, but the cannons would not fired and the americans charged. Many died, including the native's leader Tecumseh, this was the last time the natives played a part in the war. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Thames -
Battle of Crysler's Farm
This was a british victory near Cornwall, Ontario, it was about 2500 engaged us soldiers vs 900 british, and the brtish were able to defeat the americans http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Crysler's_Farm -
The Battle of Chippawa
Sec,=retary of war Armstrong was hoping for a quick victory in canada before reinorcements arrived, and they were successful. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chippawa -
Battle of Plattsburgh
This was one of the last battles of the war, the4 americans were victorious. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Plattsburgh -
Battle of New Orleans
This battle actually took place after the official end of the war, but due to the slow rate at which information traveled, those fighting the battle were unaware. The Americans were victorious under Andrew Jackson, who would later become president. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_New_Orleans
