The War of 1812

  • Battle of Tippecanoe

    The Battle of Tippecanoe was a battle between American soldiers and Native Americans near Tippecanoe.
  • U.S. Declares War on Great Britain.

    The United States declared war an Great Britain.
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    The War of 1812

  • Fort Michilimackinac surrenders to the British

    Lieutenant Porter Hanks surrenders Fort Michilimackinac to the British.
  • Battle of Queenston Heights

    Americans attempt to take Queenston Heights from the British.
  • Battle of River Raisin

    The Americans attempt to take Fort Detroit.
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    Siege of Fort Meigs

    The British tried to siege Fort Meigs.
  • Battle at Sackets Harbor

    The British decided to launch a raid on Sackets Harbor.
  • Battle of the Thames

    The americans score a victory over the British and Indians in Ontario.
  • Capture of Fort Niagara

    The British capture Fort Niagara.
  • Battle of Lundy’s Lane

    Many soldiers died and both sides claimed victory.
  • Battle of Bladensburg

    The British victory left Washington D.C. open to the British.
  • Burning of Washington D.C.

    The British burned down Washington D.C.
  • Bombardment of Fort McHenry

    Fort McHenry survived the British bombing.
  • Treaty of Ghent

    The United States and Great Britain signed a treaty, ending the war.
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    The Battle of New Orleans

    The British attacked the Americans even though the war was over.