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British impressment of American Sailors.
The British had been capturing American Sailors to man ships and this was a major cause of the War. This was happening since 1803 up until the war. https://www.thoughtco.com/impressment-of-sailors-1773327 -
Battle of York
US took control of Great Lakes and burn York and British later burn the Washington DC capitol and the white house. https://www.historynet.com/war-of-1812-battle-of-york.htm -
Battle of lake Erie
It was a British Naval attack at Put-In-Bay which was countered by Captain Perry. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lake_Erie -
Battle of Thames
It was an american victory against Tecumseh's confederacy and their British allies. This was the end of his Confederacy. https://www.americangrit.com/2017/10/05/battle-of-thames/ -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
This battle ended Creek resistance to american advances to the southwest opening up the Mississippi territory for pioneers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Horseshoe_Bend_(1814) -
Battle of Chippewa
US troops force British Troops to retreat back into Canada which restored military prestige. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chippawa -
Battle of Lundy's Lane
This was the bloodiest battle of the War. The Americans failed to move the British from their position which ended the American offence in upper Canada. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lundy%27s_Lane -
Battle of Plattsburgh
This battle was an American Victory over the much bigger British force. It Saved New York form British invasion through the Hudson river valley. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Plattsburgh -
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty between Britain and America ending the War of 1812. All Territory was to be returned and commissions were planned to settle the US/Canada Boundary. https://www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812/treaty-of-ghent -
Battle of New Orleans
Known as the greatest American land victory of the war. Andrew Jackson led the US into battle against the larger British and The US lost 8 men where the British lost 700 and 1400 others were wounded. https://www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812/battle-of-new-orleans
