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The War of 1812 Officially Begins
President James Madison officially declared war on British Norh America. -
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BNA
This is the timespan of British North America from 1812 to 1838. -
The Siege of Fort Mackinac
The siege of Fort Mackinac was one of the first battles of the War of 1812. It was attacked before the Americans were even aware of the declaration of war. -
The Battle of Queenston Heights
The Battle of Queenston Heights was the first major battle in the War of 1812. -
The First Battle of Lacolle Mills
The battle of Lacolle Mills was a defense of the Lacolle Mills blockhouse in Quebec. -
The Capture of Fort George
The Americans captured the British Fort George in Upper Canada. -
The Siege of Fort Erie
The siege of Fort Erie was one of the last battles in the Niagara Campaign in the War of 1812. -
The Burning of Washington
The Burning of Washington followed the British defeat at the Battle of Bladensburg. The attack was lead by General Robert Ross. -
The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans took place, even though the Treaty of Ghent had already been signed. -
Sir John A. Macdonald Was Born
Sir John Alexander Mcdonald was born in Glasgow, Scotland. -
The Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company
The Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company merged on this day. -
The First Welland Canal
The first Welland Canal's construction began. -
The Rebellions of 1837--Lower Canada
This was the first of two rebellions in 1837-1838. The rebels were angry about their land status and the exclusion of Roman Catholics in British North America. -
The Rebellions of 1837--Upper Canada
William Lyon MacKenzie proclaimed the republic of Upper Canada.
