War of 1812

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  • Hull's Proclamation

    Hull's Proclamation
    William Hull was a general in the United States army. The purpose of his proclamation was to get Canada on the US side against the British.

  • Capture of Detroit

    Capture of Detroit
    British victory. Despite having a bigger army, America barely gave a fight.

  • Siege of Fort Meigs

    Siege of Fort Meigs
    American victory. Led by Tecumseh, British forces fail to capture the fort.

  • Walk of a Legend

    Walk of a Legend
    Laura Secord was a heroine of Canada. She found plans of an impending American attack, and walked 20 miles to warn the British.

  • Investment of Fort Meigs

    Investment of Fort Meigs
    American victory. Tecumseh's second attempt to raid the fort. He was again unsuccessful.

  • Battle of Moraviantown

    Battle of Moraviantown
    American victory. Tecumseh has terrible luck when it comes to battles. This battle leads to his death.

  • Battle of Crysler's Farm

    Battle of Crysler's Farm
    British victory. Led by Lt. Charles de Salaberry, British and Canadian forces overwhelm the Americans. Considered the "Battle that Saved Canada".

  • Treaty of Ghent

    Peace treaty that officially ended the War of 1812. Neither the Americans nor the British won the war. Nothing was gained or lost.

  • Battle of the Sinkhole

    Battle of the Sinkhole
    Battle after the war of 1812. Sauk Indians ambushed Missouri Rangers, not knowing that the war was over yet.