War of 1812

The War of 1812 Key Events

By sarahschoonderwoerd

  • U.S. General Hull invades Upper Canada at Sandwich across from Detroit

    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
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    The War of 1812 Key Events

  • British forces under Brock capture Fort Detroit.

    British forces under Brock capture Fort Detroit.
    British Forces

  • Battle of Queenston Heights and death of Brock and Macdonnell

    Battle of Queenston Heights and death of Brock and Macdonnell
    Queenston Heights

  • Sheaffe becomes Lieut. Governor of Upper Canada

    Sheaffe becomes Lieut. Governor of Upper Canada
    Sheaffe

  • US attacks the outlying fortifications of Fort Erie

    US attacks the outlying fortifications of Fort Erie
    Fort Erie

  • U.S. troops attack and burn York (Capital of Upper Canada).

    U.S. troops attack and burn York (Capital of Upper Canada).
    US Troops

  • U S. bombards and destroys Fort George.

    U S. bombards and destroys Fort George.
    U.S.

  • Britain's Royal Navy extends blockade to cover additional states

    Britain's Royal Navy extends blockade to cover additional states
    Blockade

  • U.S. troops capture Fort George; British troops retreat toward Burlington.

    U.S. troops capture Fort George; British troops retreat toward Burlington.
    Fort George Capture

  • British victory at Stoney Creek

    British victory at Stoney Creek
    Stoney Creek Battle

  • American defeat at Chrysler 's Farm.

    American defeat at Chrysler 's Farm.
    Chrysler's Farm

  • Drummond becomes Lt. Governor of Upper Canada

    Drummond becomes Lt. Governor of Upper Canada
    Drummond

  • British capture Fort Niagara in night attack; capture and burn Lewiston and surrounding villages

    British capture Fort Niagara in night attack; capture and burn Lewiston and surrounding villages
    Capture

  • US repeals embargo and non-importation laws

    US repeals embargo and non-importation laws
    Repeal

  • Battle of Lundy's Lane - both sides claim victory

    Battle of Lundy's Lane - both sides claim victory
    Lundy Lane Battle

  • British offer peace on the basis of 'uti posseditis'

    British offer peace on the basis of 'uti posseditis'
    British

  • Treaty of Ghent signed to end war.

    Treaty of Ghent signed to end war.
    Treaty of Ghent

  • Battle of New Orleans

    Battle of New Orleans
    Battle of New Orleans