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Battle of Tippecanoe
It was the end of Tecumseh’s dream of a Native American confederacy. The defeat at Tippecanoe prompted Tecumseh to ally his remaining forces with Great Britain during the War of 1812, where they would play a big role in the British military success. This was the first American victory in the war. -
Siege of Detroit
During the War of 1812, American General William Hull surrenders Fort Detroit and his army to the British without a fight. Hull, a 59-year-old veteran of the American Revolution, had lost hope of defending the settlement after seeing the large English and Indian force gathering outside Detroit’s walls. This was significant because it was an embarrassing loss and it lost an entire American army and their forward progress to America. -
Battle of Queenston Heights
The Battle of Queenston Heights was the first major battle in the War of 1812. This was significant because it was a fight over a part of Canada that resulted in a British victory. -
Battle of Beaver Dams
An American column marched from Fort George and attempted to surprise a British outpost at Beaver Dams, but they were ambushed by Native warriors and eventually surrendered to a small British detachment led by Lieutenant James FitzGibbon. This is significant because it was another attempt to get land in Canada, but again the British won the battle. -
Battle of York
The Battle of York was fought on April 27, 1813, in York, the capital of the colonial province of Upper Canada. This was significant because the Americans took over the Canadian capital. This was a turning point in the war -
Battle of the Thames
The Battle of the Thames, also known as the Battle of Moraviantown, was an American victory in the War of 1812 against Tecumseh's Confederacy and their British allies. It took place on October 5, 1813 in Upper Canada. This is significant because this allowed the Americans to grip its control over the Northwest. -
Battle of Crysler’s Farm
British victory in the War of 1812 that helped to prevent the capture of Montreal by U.S. forces. This was significant because the Americans lost a lot of men and were defeated by a significant amount of British and Canadian troops. -
Battle of Lundy’s Lane
The Battle of Lundy's Lane, also known as the Battle of Niagara Falls, was a battle fought on 25 July 1814, during the War of 1812, between an invading American army and a British and Canadian army. This was significant because it was the bloodiest battle in the war and the British held their ground which ended American offensive in Canada. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815 between the British Army under Major General Sir Edward Pakenham and the United States Army under Brevet Major General Andrew Jackson. This battle was fought after the Treaty of Ghent was signed. This battle is significant because this battle is what promoted the Americans’ feeling of nationalism from the victory.
