War of 1812

Hull's Proclamation

Jul 12, 1812

General WIlliam Hull issued a proclamation to the residents of upper Canada trying to get them to fight with the United States aganist Britain. It backfired and he ended up giving Detriot to the British on August 16, 1812. Image from:
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Siege of Detriot

Aug 15, 1812

troops led by General Hull crossed from Fort Detriot into Canada and demanded a surrender from the British. Sir Isaac Brock who was the British Commander in Canada led his troops to victory when he became allies with the Native Americans and their chief Tecumseh, Hull surrendered. Image from:
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Battle of Queenston

Oct 13, 1812

This was the first major battle in the war and resuted in a bitter-sweet victory for the British when Sir Isaac Brock was killed in this battle.
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Battle of Rasin Hill

Jan 21, 1813

General Winchester led troops from Kentucky towards Frenchtown in attempt to drive the British out. Americans surrendered to colonel Henry A. Protor.
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Laura Secord

Jun 23, 1813

A Canadian women whose husband, James Secord, was wounded in battle. She overheard a converstation which was about the American suorise attacking the British at Beaver dam. She walked for 20 miles around the troops to deliver the message and warn the British.
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"Laura Secord | 1812." 1812 Laura Secord Comments. Web. 15 July 2015.

Battle of Lake Erie

Sep 10, 1813

Oliver Hazard Perry a commander for the American troops had nine ships to block and capture 6 British ships, this was a victory for America.
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Battle of Thames

Oct 5, 1813

The British abandoned Detroit and went into Canada with cheif Tecumseh along with 600 Native American warriors.British General Henry Procter and his troops were driven out by American commander William Henry Harrison the Natives tried to stay in fight but chief Tecumseh lost his life. This was a victory for America.
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Battle of the Chateauguay

Oct 26, 1813

British troops consisting of 1,600 reguars,militia and Mohawk Warriors under the comand of Chares de Salaberry drove out American forces attempting to invade Canada.
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The battle Chippewa

Jul 5, 1814

This battle took place near fort Erie, General Winflied and the American Forces defeated British troops.
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BAttle of Lundy's Lane

Jul 25, 1814

General Jacob Brown, General Wifield and the American troops fought Lieutenant General Drummond and the British. This is the bloodiest battle of the whole war. Neither side Won.
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Battle of Plattsburg

Sep 11, 1814

Commander Thomas Macdonough of the American fleet led 4 ships and 10 roloing galleys to battle againist British General Gerorge Prevosts 4 and 12 rolling galleys the British surrendered.
image from:http://www.historiclakes.org/Plattsburg/Plattsburg.html

The treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

Agreement between Great Britain and America to end the war of 1812. All conqured territory mst be returned and commissions were planned to settle the boundary of America and Canada. Image from:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/Signing_of_Treaty_of_Ghent_(1812).jpg/350px-Signing_of_Treaty_of_Ghent_(1812).jpg