The War of 1812 Key Events By sarahschoonderwoerd Jul 12, 1812 U.S. General Hull invades Upper Canada at Sandwich across from Detroit July 12: U.S. General Hull invades Upper Canada at Sandwich across from Detroit Period: Jul 12, 1812 to Jan 8, 1815 The War of 1812 Key Events Aug 16, 1812 British forces under Brock capture Fort Detroit. British Forces Oct 13, 1812 Battle of Queenston Heights and death of Brock and Macdonnell Queenston Heights Oct 20, 1812 Sheaffe becomes Lieut. Governor of Upper Canada Sheaffe Nov 27, 1812 US attacks the outlying fortifications of Fort Erie Fort Erie Apr 27, 1813 U.S. troops attack and burn York (Capital of Upper Canada). US Troops May 25, 1813 U S. bombards and destroys Fort George. U.S. May 26, 1813 Britain's Royal Navy extends blockade to cover additional states Blockade May 27, 1813 U.S. troops capture Fort George; British troops retreat toward Burlington. Fort George Capture Jun 6, 1813 British victory at Stoney Creek Stoney Creek Battle Nov 11, 1813 American defeat at Chrysler 's Farm. Chrysler's Farm Dec 13, 1813 Drummond becomes Lt. Governor of Upper Canada Drummond Dec 18, 1813 British capture Fort Niagara in night attack; capture and burn Lewiston and surrounding villages Capture Apr 14, 1814 US repeals embargo and non-importation laws Repeal Jul 25, 1814 Battle of Lundy's Lane - both sides claim victory Lundy Lane Battle Oct 21, 1814 British offer peace on the basis of 'uti posseditis' British Dec 24, 1814 Treaty of Ghent signed to end war. Treaty of Ghent Jan 8, 1815 Battle of New Orleans Battle of New Orleans
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