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Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
William Henry Harrison defeated the Indians at the Battle of Tippecanoe. This event was important because the Battle convinced many Indians that they needed British support. -
First time U.S. crosses into Canada
U.S. suffered a defeat by Brock and Tecumseh’s forces as they chased the U.S military across the Canadian border. This event was important because it shows how Tecumseh and his forces gained Detroit. -
First time U.S. crosses into Canada
U.S. suffered a defeat by Brock and Tecumseh’s forces as they chased the U.S military across the Canadian border. This event was important because it shows how Tecumseh and his forces gained Detroit. -
Second time U.S. crossed into Canada
Tecumseh lead a group of Great Britain forces and captured Fort Dearborn. Americans lost a major fort. -
Third time U.S. crossed into Canada
Soon after taking Fort Dearborn and Detroit, second and third invasions failed because New York militia refused to cross into Canada. The British also then struck back and seized Fort Niagara, and burned Buffalo and neighboring villages. This event was important because villages were burnt down and the New York militia refused to help American armies. -
Napolean defeats Europe
Napoleon’s defeat in Europe forced Great Britain’s troops to Canada, also at the battle of Lundy’s Lane U.S. forces were defeated. This event is important because as the British came fighting it was made harder for the U.S. which led to the raiding of Chesapeake Bay. -
British attack Washington
As large numbers of troops arrived, British forces raided the Chesapeake Bay. British then moved in on the capital and burned down buildings and captured Washington D.C. This event was important because America’s capital was burned. -
British attack Baltimore
Britains attacked Fort McHenry and were unsuccessful. This event was important because this led to British wanting New York. -
British fleet on Lake Erie
U.S. Commander Oliver Hazard Perry captured British fleet. It was important because it forced British out of Detroit and this gave the U.S. control over Great Britain. -
Battle of New Orleans
British forces planned to attack New Orleans but American troops defeated the British in a one-sided battle. This event is important because riflemen won the war before word of the treaty of Ghent reached North American.
