-
Hull's Proclamation
On July 12, 1812, a General by the name of William Hull declared an invasion in Canada, believing Canada would not resist the American invasion. On August 16, 1812 Hull and his men surrendered to General Brock, a British Major, in Detroit. <ahref='http://theclementslibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/today-in-history-hulls-proclamation.html' >Today in History: Hull's Proclamation</a>
William Hull -
The Capture of Detroit
Major General Brock and Native American Chief Tecumseh became alliances, which they brought together their hundreds of men on August 16, 1812. When General Brock and Tecumseh arrived at Detroit, they sieged Fort Detroit causing a panicked General Hull to surrender.
The War of 1812 -
Battle of Queenston Heights
On October 13, 1812, the New York militia suprise attacked Brock and his troops, who were settled in Fort George. Although the American soldiers had the upper hand, the British soldiers were able to recooperate; however, General Brock died from a gunshot above the heart. War of 1812 -
Sacking of York
16 ships under the order of General Zebulon Pike seized York; with 1700 American soldiers, they took control swiftly. The American soldiers easily defeated any protection of York, then they destroyed and burned the York to the ground. General Sir Roger Sheafe retreated, leaving two of his men to take care of the affairs of surrendering. Sacking of York -
Battle of Beaver Dams
A Canadian Loyalist named Laura Secord, travelled almost 19 miles to warn the British Lieutenant Fitzgibbon. Having the advantage, 300 Caughnawaga warriors, 100 Mohawk warriors, and some British soldiers surrounded the American soldiers. Along with the American troops surrendering, Lieutenant-Colonel Boerstler was killed in battle. Battle of Beaver Dams -
Battle of Thames
During this battle British soldiers and Tecumseh's men were outnumbered by the American troops of General Henry Procter and General William Harrison. Tecumseh was killed causing the Native American power in the Indiana and Ohio territories to break, and the Indian alliance to wane. Battle of the Thames -
Battle of Chateauguay
In this battle, General Wade Hampton leads 3000 American troops into lower Canada in an attempt to invade and conquer Montreal. Under the control of French-Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel Charles-Michael d'Irumberry de Salaberry, his troops were able to defeat the Hampton's troops. This battle stimulated Canada's jingoism. Battle of Chateauguay -
Battle of Crysler's Farm
Due to how bad the British defeated General James Wilkinson's men, as a last attempt to conquer Montreal General Wilkinson tried to say Crysler's Farm was an American win. Wilkinson's attempt caused many casualities between a battle with the British and American soldiers, making their defeat even worse. Battle of Crysler's Farm -
Battle of Chippawa
This battle became the first battle the American troops could successfully win when equally sized against the enemy. With this win, American regulars under General Scott continued to advance through upper Canada. This will soon lead to the Battle of Lundy's Lane. Battle of Chippawa -
Battle of Lundy's Lane
This was one of the most crucial and bloodiest battles during the War of 1812. As General Winfield Scott was leading his 1000 American soldiers to Niagara Falls, British troops headed in the same direction ran into Scott's men. After many hours of fighting, there were close to 900 casualites on both sides, which the battle stopped American troops from advancing any further into Upper Canada. Battle of Lundy's Lane -
Battle of Plattsburgh
British General Sir George Prevost planned an attack on American troops taking guard at Sackets Harbor, NY. General Prevost's attempt was turned into a great defeat; the American troops defeated the ships he sent to attack them, and they forced the British soldiers, that were on land, to retreat. The Treaty of Ghent would later come after this event. Battle of Plattsburgh -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812, while opening trades between the Americans and the Native Americans creating settlements in the Northwest. The Treaty of Ghent returned all land that belonged to the Americans and the British before the war even started. Treaty of Ghent
