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War of 1812
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Hull's Proclamation
Hull's Proclamation was created by General William Hull to persuade the citizens of the upper of Canada to join sides with the United States in a battle against Britain. His proclamation didn't follow through as he expected so he gave Detroit to the British who was led by Isaac Brock on August 16, 1812. -
Siege of Detroit
Sir Isaac Brock was the commander of the forces for the upper part of CanadaCanada neamed. He led the British to prevail over the United States by joining foces with Native Americans which caused William Hull to surrender unto him. -
Battle of Queenston Heights
The Battle of Queenston Heights stopped the Americans second try to invade Canada. Sir Isaac Brock commanded the Brisitsh and General Stephen VanRensselaer and Alexander Smyth led the Americans. The British won the battle even though General Brock died. -
Battle of Raisin River
Kentucky troops were sent by General Winchestrer to run the Birtish out of Frenchtown. After they were caught by the British and the Indians, the American troops surrenedered to the British Colonel Henry A. Proctor. -
Laura Secord
Laura Secord was a Canadian hero to the British. She is known for warning British forces of an American attack that was soon to happen after overhearing a conversation about how the Americans wanted to surprise the Bristish at Beaver Dams. She for 20 miles to deliver the message to the British. -
Battle of Lake Erie
Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry defeated the British by barecading six British ships with nine of his. -
Battle of the Thames
Under the command of Cheif Tecumseh the British left Detroit and crossed into Canada with six-hundred Indians. After the first exchange British General Proctor left including some of his men. Even though the Americans won Tecumseh stayed to fight and later died in the battle. -
Battle of the Chateauguay
Commanded by Charles de Salaberry, who was a French-Canadian who served as a British officer. It was a group that had British regulars, militia and Mohawk warriors that stopped an American invasion of Canada. -
Battle of Chippewa
The Battle of Chippewa happened near Fort Erie. The American forces that was led by General Winfield Scott defeated the British forces. -
Battle at Lundy's Lane
The Battle at Lundy's Lane happened in Canada. The American leaders, General Jacob Brown and Winfeld Scott fought against Lieutenant General Gordon Drummond. After the battle the winner couldn't be decided. -
Battle of Lake Champlain
The Battle of Lake Champlain was one of the most important battles in the War of 1812. The American naval forces who was lead by Commodore MacDonough defeated a British fleet on Lake Champlain. The American naval victory forced the British to give up which ended the British invasion. -
. Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 24 of 1814 ending the War of 1812.
