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Declaration of War
The United States declared war against Great Britain. -
Siege of Fort Mackinac
The Siege of Fort Mackinac was one of the first engagements of the War of 1812. A British and Native American force captured the island soon after the outbreak of war between the US and Britain. Encouraged by the easy British victory, more Americans rallied to their support. -
First Battle of Sacket’s Harbor
The First Battle of Sacket’s Harbor was between the American and British naval forces that resulted in the American forces rebelling the attack on their town and the shipbuilding yard located there. -
Battle of Fort Dearborn
The battle followed the evacuation of the fort as ordered by the commander of the US Army. The battle lasted about 15 minutes and resulted in a complete victory of the Native Americans. -
Siege of Detroit
In the Siege of Detroit, the American General William Hull surrendered Fort Detroit along with his men. It was a victory for British General Issac Brock and for Canada. It was a shocking and humiliating loss for the Americans. -
USS Constitution v.s. Guerriere
The USS Constitution defeated the HMS Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia. The battle lasted for an hour and marked a great victory for the Navy. -
Battle of Queenston Heights
The first major battle of the War of 1812 was the Battle of Queenston Heights. It was fought near the town of Queenston in Upper Canada and resulted in a British victory. The battle resulted from an attempt by American forces to create a foothold in Canada around the Canadian side of the Niagara River. -
Battle of Frenchtown River Raisin Massacre
The Battle of Frenchtown River Raisin Massacre was a British victory during the War of 1812. this battle was the highest number of Americans killed in a single battle during the War of 1812. -
Battle of Ogdensburg
The Battle of Ogdensburg was a British victory over the Americans and captured the village. It removed American threat to British supply lines for the rest of the war. -
Battle of York
The Battle of York was a win for the Americans as they expanded into Canada. 2,700 Americans defeated 750 British and Indians defending the Canadian capital. -
Siege of Fort Meigs
The Siege of Fort Meigs was a strategic fortification along the Maumee River. The Fort was taken over by the British and the Fort Wayne in the Indiana Territory remained in American control. -
Battle of Fort George
The Battle of Fort George where the British forces were defeated by the Americans and captured Fort George in Upper Canada. -
Second Battle of Sacket’s Harbor
The Americans defeated the British because they decided to retreat back. The British force was transported across Lake Ontario and attempted to capture the town, but failed. -
Capture of Chesapeake
The capture of Chesapeake was by the British. The capture raised the morale of the Royal Navy. -
Battle of Stoney Creek
The Battle of Stoney Creek was where the American forces were driven back by the British. The engagement at Stoney Creek returned the Niagara Peninsula to British and Canadian control. -
Battle of Beaver Dams
The Battle of Beaver Dams followed by the defeat of Stoney Creek by the Americans. The Americans sent a force under a Lieutenant from Fort George to destroy a British advanced post at Beaver Dams. The Americans were then ambushed by Native warriors and eventually surrendered. -
Second Siege of Fort Meigs
The British and Native Americans attempted a second siege of the Fort Meigs. They attempted to use subterfuge. Hiding outside the fort in the nearby woods. The Natives stages a mock battle. -
The Creek War
The Creek War resulted in a US victory over Creek Indians, who were allies with the British. This resulted in vast cession of their lands in Alabama and Georgia. -
St. Lawrence Campaign
The St. Lawrence Campaign involved the British wanting to remove resources from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to present any inter fear eche with the anticipated Siege of Quebec. -
Fort Mims Massacre
The Fort Mims Massacre took place when a force of Creek Indians be lingering to the Red Sticks faction, stormed the fort and defeated the militia garrison. -
Battle of Lake Erie
The Battle of Lake Erie was a major US naval victory, ensuring US control over Lake Erie and precluding any territorial cession in the Northwest to Great Britain in the peace settlement. -
Battle of the Thames
The Battle of the Thames was a US victory over British and Indian forces, enabling the US to consolidate its control over Northwest. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
The Battle of Horseshoe Ben ended the Creek War and made Andrew Jackson a national hero for America. -
Battle of Chippewa
The Battle of Chippewa was a victory for the US forces that restored American military prestige but accomplished little else, largely because the expected naval support needed for the US to a dance to the north and west failed to materialize. -
Battle of Lundy’s Lane (Niagara Falls)
Lundy’s Lane was a battle fought between the American troops and British regulars assisted by Canadian forces. This battle halted the American advance to Upper Canada. -
Siege of Fort Erie
The Siege of Fort Erie was a successful defend against the British army by the American forces. -
The Burning of Washington D.C.
The Burning of Washington was the only time since the American Revolutionary War that foreign power has captures and occupied the capital of the US. The British burned the capital soon after the battle of Bladensburg. -
Battle of Bladensburg
The battle of Bladensburg was a British victory that left Washington vulnerable to attack. -
Battle of Plattsburgh
The Battle of Plattsburgh resulted in an American victory that saved New York from possible British Invasion from the Hudson River valley. -
Bombardment of Fort McHenry
Fort McHenry was bombarded by the British. But, the American forces successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from the attack, -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans happened after the Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812. It was a British effort to gain control of a critical American port and elevated Major Andrew Jackson to national fame.