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Grievances to Congress
President James Madison sends a message of grievances Britain has laid upon the American people. -
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the War of 1812
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Declaration of War
President James Madison, the fourth President of the United States of America, signs the declaration of war against Great Britain. -
Fort Detroit
After Brigadier-General Isaac Brock hears of the declaration of war he decides not to sit and wait for the American soldiers to arrive, so he takes a force of British soldiers and Canadian militia and after being joined by Chief Tecumseh and his troops, they head south to capture Fort Detroit. he takes the fort with no casualties. -
Death of Brigadier-General Isaac Brock
General Isaac Brock is killed during the Battle of Queenston Heights by an American sniper while he gallantly led his troops into battle -
Battle of Queenston Heights
the Americans, wanting redemption for the loss at Fort Detroit and wanting to find a new way to invade Canada found an area in the river next to Queenston Heights where to river was very narrow and from there they launched a surprise attack and ended up over powering the british soldiers stationed there, had it not been for the Mohawk Warriors and others of the Six Nations who held off the Americans until reinforcements arrived, what turned into a British Victory would have been a tragic loss. -
Massacre near Frenchtown
The first battle of Frenchtown, the British forces were attacking when an American Force was passing nearby headed for Fort Detroit and got word of it, General Winchester and drove them off resulting in an american victory. General Winchester then received orders "to hold ground... at any rate" so they began to prepare for counter attack. The British led by General Procter attacked in the night and overwhelmed the Americans poor defences and killed 400 Americans and took another 500 prisoners. -
The Capture of York
Americans overwhelm British forces and capture the capital of York. they take what they want and then burned the city to the ground. -
Battle at Stoney Creek
As a way of retaking the Niagara Peninsula, the British did a Night raid on American forces which led them both to victory and to the control of the western part of the province. Americans stopped fighting for the west portion of the province after that -
Battle of Beaver Dams
American Colonel Boerstler was sent to harass the British troops at a fort near Beaver Dams. he had a good force but due to the loose tongues of his men, the British General learned of their attack in advance. So he and his First Nation allies set up an ambush and surrounded them. the aboriginals attacked first. Five First Nation died and 20-25 were wounded. Americans had 25 dead and 50 wounded -
Decimation at Moraviantown
Knowing a major American offensive was coming, General Procter decides that his forces must abandon Fort Detroit and fall back to Canada along with Tecumsehs warriors. During the retreat, they lost almost all their artillery and lots of their men when the Americans finally caught up. by the end of the battle only 246 British escaped while 606 were killed or captured. 33 Aboriginals were killed, one of them being Tecumseh. American losses were 7 killed and 22 were wounded. -
skirmish at Chateauguay
Americans wished to capture Montreal, but the british caught wind of their plan and decided to dig in near La Riviere Chateauguay. the American force arrived, 4000 strong and was facing down only 1500 Canadian and aboriginal soldiers. due to great tactics, the Canadians defeated the Americans despite all odds -
American Defeat at Cryslers Farm
the Americans, attempting to capture Montreal, were intercepted in a field near a farm owned by the Crysler family. the Americans were defeated and it ended their campaign to capture Montreal -
Bloodbath at Lundy's Lane
Considered the bloodiest battle, the Battle of Lundy's lane took place in a grave yard. British General Drummond was aware that an American force was coming up Portage Road leading to Queenston. the battle began at night time. with the dark and all the smoke visibility was low and many soldiers killed their comrades. both sides retreated and both claim victory. Casualties were heavy. British forces had 878 casualties with 84 being killed, Americans had 853 casualties with 171 being killed. -
Washington Ablaze
British Forces led by General Ross, attack and overwhelm American militiamen and capture the American Capitol of Washington and burn it to the ground as the Americans had done to York -
Treaty of Ghent signed
The treaty that ended the war of 1812, named the Treaty of Ghent, was signed in Ghent, Belgium. it was signed on Christmas Eve by both Great Britain and the United States
