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CAUSE: Trade with France
Britian introduced a series of trade restrictions via a series of Orders in Council to interfere American trade with France, with which Britain was at war. -
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CAUSE: Firing at a ship
The birtish ship HMS Leopard fired upon then boarded the American ship Chesapeake. It was a minor incident but the American public was mad and called for war -
Chesapeake Affair and Impressments
Naval battle between the british warship (Leopard) and the American frigate USS Chesapeake, in which the the British attacked and boarded the American frigate. The American frigate fired only one shot before surrendering to the British. -
War Hawks and Mr.Madison
Arguement between the War Hawks who wanted to go to war and Mr. Madison who did not want to. -
U.S. declares War
The americans declared war for several reasons including: trade restrictions, impressment of American merchant sailors and the British support of American Indian tribes against American expansion. -
Invasion of Canada
General Hull marches his troops North to invade Canada, The invasion is quickly stopped and the Americans are forced to withdrawl. -
Detriot
The Battle of Fort Detriot was fought between British General Isaac Brock with his Native american allies versus the American General William Hull. The Battle ended with General Hull surrending Detroit and withdrawling his troops. -
Battle of Queenston Heights
Battle of Queenston Heights was the first major battle in the war of 1812. Fought between United states and New York Militia led by Major General Stephen Van Rensselaer. The took on the British forces, Canadian Militia and the Mohawks led by Major General Isaac Brock and Major General Roger Sheaffe who took over when Brock was killed. The British forces won the battle. -
Americans burn York (Toronto)
The Americans burn down present day Toronto for an American victory. They commited acts of stealing and arson then got out of town. America had 1700 soliders to the Britshes 700 -
Laura Secord
Laura Secord becomes a famous hero for helping the British beat the Americans at Beaver Dams. She hears some Americans talking about attacking then she tells the British. Walking roughly 20 miles in the mean time. -
Battle of the Thames
Also known as Battle of Moraviantown. America won easily, and killing Shawnee chief Tecumseh resulting in destruction of the Native-American coalition he led. America brought 3,760 men against 1,300. -
Burning of Wasington
a great victory as the British burn down Washington. 2,500 soilders under Major General Robert Ross. Americans tried to save valuables mostly First Lady Dolly Madison and slaves. They burned the White House and smoke could be seen from Baltimore. -
Treaty of Ghent Ends War
Signed in Ghent (modern day Belgium). It was a peace treaty between The United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The news took a couple of weeks to reach North America so the Battle of New Orleans was fought after the treaty was signed. -
Battle of New Orleans
It was the final major battle of the War of 1812. It was a decisive American victory even though they were out numbered 11,000 to 4,000. This battle was after the peace treaty was signed in Europe but it took awhile to get the news to North America. It is regarded as the greatest American victory of the War of 1812.
