War of 1812

War of 1812

By brit4203

  • Beginning of War

    America declares war of Great Britain.

  • Riots in Baltimore

    Riots break out in Baltimore in protest of the war.
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    The War of 1812

  • General William Hull

    Hull enters Canada. First of 3 failed attempts made by the United States to invade Canada.

  • Hull Surrenders

    General Hull surrenders to General Isaac Brock at Detroit.

  • Americans lose first battle

    Americans lost Fort Mackinac to the British.

  • Brock is killed

    General Isaac Brock is killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights in Canada.

  • Lt. Colonel Charles de Salaberry

    Repels the American advance on Montreal.

  • The Battle of Frenchtown

    A battle in Kentucky resulted in many deaths and a British win. The Americans who survived were killed in the Raisin River Massacre.

  • Americans take York

    American soilders had been trying to invade Canada, and they finally succeeded in taking the Great Lakes. From there, they took the British stronghold of York.

  • Tecumseh's Death

    The warrior Tecumseh is killed at the Battle of the Thames in Canada.

  • Laura Secord

    Walked 20 miles out of American- occupied territory to warn British forces of American attack.

  • The Brits burn Washington D.C.

    The Brits break through into Washington D.C. They burned the city and caused the President to flee the city.