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War of 1812 Starts
The War of 1812 was between United States of America and United Kingdom. This war is known as the second American war of Independence. It started because the UK was taking USA's ships and intruded USA's trade. -
Battle of Queenston Heights
The American forces go across Niagra Falls into Canada. They clash with the British at Queenston Heights, Ontario. This was the second major battle of War of 1812. The British defeated America in this battle. -
USA Captures Macedonian
The Macedonian was a British warship. The commander of USS United States was Captain Stephen Decatur. They captured the Macedonian near some islands off the coast of North Africa. -
Battle of Frenchtown
The Battle of Frnechtown included a lot of little conflicts throughout five days. In this battle, the Americans forced the British to retreat. The Native Americans and British still rallied and there was a surprise counterattack. -
Battle of York
Battle of York The US troops capture the town of York. Captain Tito LeLièvre blew up one of the British's fort's magazines. Magazines are places to hold cartridges for guns. 38 Americans died and 200 were wounded. -
Capture of Fort George
The Americans defeated the British in the Battle of Fort George. They captured Fort George in Upper Canada and was very successful. The Battle of Fort George lasted until May 27, 1813. -
Battle of Stoney Creek
For this battle, the British made a night attack on the Americans. This battle was a victory for the British. The battle was called this because it was near Stoney Creek in Ontario. -
Battle of Lake Erie
Captain Oliver Hazard leads ten ships against the British on Lake Erie. The battle lasts for ten hours with just ships. America defeats Britain and they gain control of Lake Erie. -
Battle of the Thames
Battle of the Thames The Battle of the Thames is also known as The Battle of Moraviantown. It was a decisive for the United States. The Shawnee leader Tecumseh, died in this battle. -
The Burning of the Buffalo
The Battle of Buffalo is also known as the Battle of Black Rock. This battle was between the US and the British Empire. The American Troops burnied the Canadian Village called Newark. -
Battle of Chippawa
Battle of Chippawa The Battle of Chippawa was fought along the Niagra River in Canada. This battle was a victory for the United States. 60 Americans were killed and many more wounded and missing. -
Siege of Fort Erie
This siege was between the forces of the British and the Americans. The Americans were the ones to defend Fort Erie successfully. This siege lasted until September 21, 1814. -
White House is Burned
White House is Burned The British forces take over Washington D.C. They burn the Capitol, White House, and executive department offices. The British force that did this was led by Major General Robert Ross. -
Last Battle
The last battle of War of 1812 was called Battle of Fort Bowyer. This was the second battle at Fort Bowyer and was a British success. There was news of the peace treaty two days after this battle ended. -
War of 1812 Ends
The War of 1812 ends in 1815 being almost three years long. The peace treaty was sign by British and American representatives. They signed this treaty ending War of 1812, at Ghent, Belgium.
