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United States of American Declares War on Great Britain
This is the technical beginning of the War of 1812.
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Hull's Proclamation
General William Hull lands in Sandwich, Canada and tell citizens he is there to "free" them from Britain.
http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wcarr1/Lossing2/Chap13.html -
Battle and Burning of York
American troops catpure the York and burn the entire city.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?R=DC-PICTURES-R-6739&searchPageType=vrl -
Laura Secord's Walk
Laura Secord walks 20 kilometers to warn British troops of impending American actions. This allowed the British to capture or kill almost all American troops at the Battle of Beaver Dams.
http://laurasecordhistory.blogspot.com/ -
Tecumseh is Killed in the Battle of the Thames
The great Native American warrior Tecumseh is killed in the Battle of the Thames and the British win the battle.
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/10/05/native-history-tecumseh-defeated-battle-thames-151604 -
Battle of Chateauguay
Lt. Colonel Charles de Salaberry repels American troops at the Battle of Chateauguay.
http://tubman.info.yorku.ca/educational-resources/war-of-1812/regions/lower-canada/the-battle-of-the-chateauguay/ -
Peace Negotiations Begin
The end of the war approaches as America and Great Britain begin peace negotiations.
http://www.eighteentwelve.ca/?q=eng/Topic/55 -
The British Burn Washington, DC
The British forces take Washington, DC and burn it down, including the White House, as revenge for the burning of York. President Madison flees the capital.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/british-troops-set-fire-to-the-white-house -
Francis Scott Key Writes "Defence of Fort McHenry"
Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that became the Star-Spangled Banner about the Battlle of Baltimore, won by the Americans.
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Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty og Ghent officially ended the War of 1812.
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The Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson led American forces to a resounding victory even after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed, because the news had not yet reached America.
http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-new-orleans
