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The Battle of Tippocanoe
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Tecumseh's war started in 1811 as a result of leader Tecumseh and his brother Tenskatawa [also known as prophet] to create a First Nations confederacy. Tecumseh was not present at the time and his brother Tenskatawa and his war chiefs decided to attack the Americans at Tippacanoe. The Indians lost this battle and Tecumseh's brother Tenskatawa died. -
The Declaration of War
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The British were in war with Napoleon and they needed men to fight on their war ships. So they were taking American men of their trading vessels to fight for them. The British had an average population of 300,000 and America had a population of 8,000,000. The British taking the American's men made them very mad so they declared war on June 18,1812. This would change both the Natives and the settlers lives forever. -
Capture of Fort Detroit
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The Americans had built Fort Detroit and had 2500 men to guard it but when Sir Isaac Brock came walking around the Fort with 300 regulars, 400 militia, and 600 native warriors the americans were terrified for they feared a massacre. Brocks plan was to walk around Fort Detroit over and over again so it looked like there were so many men. Brocks plan succeeded and there wasnt one casualty due to Tecumseh's fierce warriors and Brocks strong leadership. -
Battle of Queenston Heights
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On October 13,1812 the Americans made an attempt to invade upper Canada at Queenston heights. Brock heard about the americans attempt and rode from Fort George all the way to Queenston Heights. Brock planned a attack at daybreak but it failed.During the attack Brock was hit in the heart by a musketbal and died. Outcome: British Victory, 100 British killed, 500 U.S. killed 24 Natives killed, 925 U.S. prisoners, Brock Killed. -
Death of Sir Isaac Brock
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At age 15 Sir Isaac Brock entered the army by buying a commission. In 1791 he transfered to the 49th Regiment and soon after demonstrated his willingness to take a calculated risk. An officer challenged him to a duel from 12 paces. Brock then presented a hankerchief and insisted they fire over it. The onther officer later dropped out. In the Battle of Queenston Heights Sir Isaac Brock was shot near the heart and died almost instantly. -
The Battle of York
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At dawn, a flotilla of 16 American Ships under Commondore Isaac Chauncey made its way to the capital of Upper Canada, York[Toronto]. Landing to the west, the Americans suppressed the small group of warriors defending the shore, while knocking out the batteries. The American force of approximately 1700 men easily took control. With the fort poorly protected by 700 soldiers. -
The Battle of Fort George
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Fort George was situated on the west side of the Niagra River. Work on in was completed in the year of 1802, when it became head quarters for the British army, local militia, and the Indian Department. Military leaders is Washington in 1813 planned to attack Fort George. An American fleet began bombarding the fort on May 25, 1813. The Americans took over the fort but didn't destroy Vincent's force. -
The Battle of Lake Erie
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Lake Erie was vital to the British as a supply route for the trade of the Northwest Company and for their Aboriginal allies. America knew this so they battled against the British war ships and won. Now the Americans were in control of all the vessels on Lake Erie. Since the Americans were in control of Lake Erie it would of greatly affected the Native Indians and Settlers that farmed and lived around lake Erie . e.g. Americans might take food from settlers. -
The Battle of Thames River
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Since Brock died General Proctor was left in charge of the British army. Since the British were running low on food and ammunition Proctor decided to flee to Upper Canada and abandon the Indians. Shawnee Chief Tecumseh pleaded and pleaded that Proctor would stay and fight so he did. The Americans won this battle and Tecumseh who fought valiantly was also killed. When Tecumseh died the natives lost their dream of their won seperate territory. -
Death of Tecumseh
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When Tecumseh was 6 the Americans killed his father and, later on in another battle they also killed his brother. These were two good reasons for Tecumseh to help and fight with Sir Isaac Brock. Another reason was because the Americans were invading their territory. In the Battle of the Thames Tecumseh died and the Native dream of having their own land died with him. -
The Battle of Lundy's Lane
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The British not knowing Brown's intensions or position, led their troops up the Portage Road and set up their guns. When the battle commensed there was so much smoke that both British or Americans could see. This resulted in both side killing their own men. That is why this battle is called " The Bloodiest Battle of the war." -
Treaty of Ghent
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Both the British and the Americans were getting tired of the long and exspensive war. Negotiations for Peace had begun the year before with both parties agreeing to meet in Europe to work out the details. One of the agreements were to let the British and the Americans have their own seperate country. This affected greatly on where we live today and that Canada is a free country.
