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Declaration of War
The War of 1812: RelationshipsThe U.S. declared war on Great Britain. Check out this link for a brief summary of the War of 1812 before reading the rest of the timeline events. Winter, A. (2011). US and UK Flag [Digital Image] Retrieved From http://bit.ly/euwqx6 -
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The War of 1812
All information in events comes from:
Canada Revisited 7: New France, British North America, Conflict and Change by Penney Clark, Phyllis Arnold, Roberta McKay and Lynn Soetaert, Publsihed 1999 by Arnold Publishing Ltd. All pictures are sourced in each event they occur in. Image Reference for Title Image:
Canadaka (2009) War of 1812 Wallpaper [Digital Image] Retrieved from http://bit.ly/1aD12Ug -
The Americans Enter Upper Canada via The Detroit River
The American army, led by General Hull, crossed the Detroit River and entered Upper Canada. Hull said, "I come to find enemies, not to make them; I come to protect, not to injure you." However, few people in Upper Canada were interested in joining the Americans. Parks Canada (2011). 1812-era ship on Detroit River [Digital Image] Retrieved from http://bit.ly/euwqx6 -
Hull surrenders Detroit to Brock and Tecumseh
British commander General Brock and Native cheif Tecumseh were victorious at Detroit. American General Hull believed Brock had 5000 Native fighters (only had 600) so Hull surrendered Detroit. Hull passed his sword to Brock to show the surrender of the American army. Hull's surrender prevented the Americans from invading through the western end of Upper Canada and allowed Brock to gain 35 cannons, 2500 muskets, 500 rifles, ammunition and provisions.
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The Battle of Queenston Heights
Queenston Heights: Brock killed, Queenston Heights taken from the Americans. The artist who made the picture that accompanies this item created it as if everything happened at once. In reality, the battle occurred over a span of 12 hours. For a detailed breakdown of the battle and the accompanying picture, please see page 168 of your history textbook, Canada Revisited 7. Dennis, J.B. (1778-1855) Battle of Queenston Heights [Painting, Digital Image] Retrieved from http://bit.ly/1cShhV9 -
Battle of Thames River
American victory at the Battle of Thames River near Moraviantown. Chief Tecumseh killed. Currier (1846) The Death of Tecumseh 1813 [Painting, Digital Image] Retrieved from http://bit.ly/1hDwPxY -
Newark on Fire (Now Niagara-On-The-Lake)
Americans set fire to the town of Newark, now known as Niagara-on-the-Lake. Friends of the Battlefield Museum and Park (2013) Map, circa 1812 [Digital Image] Retrieved from http://bit.ly/cuE16o -
Battle of Lundy's Lane
Battle of Lundy's Lane. Neither side could claim a victory, but Americans retreated to Fort Erie. Wilson, W.R. (2013) Map of Troop Movements at Battle of Lundys Lane [Digital Image] Retrieved from http://bit.ly/HLldsy -
Washington, Occupied
Washington occupied for one day by the British. President's mansion scorched by fire. Repainted white. Called the "White House" ever since. Covici, J. (2013) "White House Torched" [Digital Image] Retrieved from http://bit.ly/1j2tVya -
Treaty of Ghent (Peace Treaty)
The Treaty of Ghent, a peace treaty, is signed between the Americans and British, effectively ending the war. Forestier, A. (1814) The Signing of the Treaty of Ghent Christmas Eve 1814 [Painting, Digital Image] Retrieved from http://bit.ly/1GCXNN -
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of New Orleans. Andrew Jackson won a victory for the Americans. He did not know that the peace treaty had already been signed. Civil War Journeys (2013) Battle of New Orleans [Digital Image] Retrieved from http://bit.ly/17mEKWD
