Module 6 Lesson 1 - War of 1812 Timeline Assignment

Hull's Proclamation

Jul 12, 1812

Brigadier General William Hull calls for invasion of Canada assuming Canada would side with American forces. They did not - Hull marches troops across border, shortly retreats back and surrenders four days later. http://theclementslibrary.blogspot.com/2012/07/today-in-history-hulls-proclamation.html

Siege of Detroit

Aug 15, 1812

Anglo-American engagement of the War of 1812. Shawnee leader Techumseh sends his British force to the town of Detroit, Michigan. Hull's army (America) surrenders.

Battle of Queenston Heights

Oct 13, 1812

Victory by the British and Canadian forces. However, after the battle US and British authorities decided to do a ceasefire, the ceasefire allowed both sides to regroup and extended the hostilities even further. http://www.eighteentwelve.ca/?q=eng/Topic/15

Battle of Raisin River

Jan 21, 1813

General Winchester sends Kentucky troops to drive the British from Frencetown. The American troops surrender to British Colonel Henry A. Proctor. http://kynghistory.ky.gov/kyng+in+art/paintings/river+raisin.htm

Laura Secord

Jun 23, 1813

Walked 20 miles out of American territory to warn British forces of an American attack. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Secord

Battle of Lake Erie

Sep 10, 1813

Fought off the coast of Ohio on Lake Erie. Nine ships from the United States Navy defeated and captured six ships of the British Navy. This eventually allowed the US to recover Detroit. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lake_Erie

Battle of the Thames

Oct 5, 1813

United States victory against Great Britain. U.S. Navy gained control of Lake Erier and got their supplies, Major General Henry Procter of Britain was forced to retreat north where American infantry and cavalry drove and outnumbered the British. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Thames

Battle of Chateaugay

Oct 26, 1813

A British force of regulars, volunteers, and militia from Canada and Mohawk warriors repell an American force while attempting to invade Lower Canada. Caused the Americans to abandon the Saint Lawrence Campaign.

The Battle of Chippawa

Jul 5, 1814

Victory for the United States during an invasion of Upper Canada along the Niagara River. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chippawa

Battle at Lundy's Lane

Jul 25, 1814

One of the deadliest and bloodiest battles of the war. American army launches attack across the Niagara River. Major General Jacob Brown captures position. http://www.eighteentwelve.ca/?q=eng/Topic/56

Battle of Lake Champlain

Sep 11, 1814

American fleet of 4 ships plus 10 rowing galleys forces the British to engage the American army head on.

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

The US and United Kingdom signs a treaty to end the war. The treaty also makes our relationship better and no country lost their territory.