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Hull's Proclamation
General Hull tried to convince upper Canada to fight with the United States against Great Britain. In the end, the plan was unsuccessful. Detroit soon surrendered to Issac Brock later in the war. http://www.galafilm.com/1812/e/people/image/252-william_hull.gif -
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Battle of Queenston Heights
This was the first major battle between Britain and the US in the War of 1812. The British won this battle in Canada
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Battle of Raisin River
Commanded by General Winchester, a group of troops from Kentucky were commanded to drive the British out of Frenchtown. Unfortunately, the Americans lost this battle and were soon captured. http://www.lindsey.edu/media/482395/battle_of_frenchtown.jpg -
Battle of York
This battle took place in Upper Canada in York. The American were victorious over the British, they took their fort, and they also burned down several buildings. http://www.dundasroncesvallespeacegarden.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mktgallery1812poster.png -
Laura Secord
Secord was a war heroine during the War of 1812. It has been told that she walked 30km to Beaver Dams to warn a man named James FitzGibbon of a suprise attack. http://www.warof1812.ca/image/laurasecord.jpg -
Battle of Lake Erie
The American Navy won this battle. They also captured nine vessels from the British which ensured a win for the Americans, http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/images/a/aa/Perry's_Victory.jpg -
Battle of the Thames River
Later on, the British abandoned Detroit and fled to Canada with some Indians. Many British fled this battle, while some Indians from the Tecmseh fought to the death. Americans won this battle with the help of William Henry Harrison. en.wikipedia.org -
Battle of the Chateauguay
British forces and Mohawks fought against a American force that was trying to take over Cnada. It ended with a British victory. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ec/Battle_of_Chateauguay.jpg -
Capture of Fort Niagra
The capture of Fort Niagra took place between the United Kingdom and the United States. The American garrison was taken by surprise, as the British forces crossed the Niagra River, and captured the fort. They also burned Buffalo and other nearby villages. en.wikipedia.org -
Burning of Washington
A British force occupied Washington and burned many buildings including the White House and the Capitol. http://www.historyguy.com/british_burning_of_Washington_1812.jpg -
Battle of Lake Champlain
The British attacked the town of Plattsburgh, and a entire squardron was deployed but was later defeated. This ended with a American victory. en.wikipedia.org -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed in Ghent, Belgium, and was an agreement to end the war, and have peace. It restored the two nations border territories. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/Signing_of_Treaty_of_Ghent_(1812).jpg
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