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Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
General William Henry Harrison defeated the Indians at Tippecanoe Creek. The Indian Defeat destroyed the growing power of the Indian Confederacy before the war of 1812. -
The first Invasion of Canada
General Henry Hull invaded Canada from Detroit. This was one of three major invasions on Canada -
Second Invasion on Canada
General William Henry Harrison was the new general of the American Army of the Northwest. A part of his army was defeated along the River Raisin. 60 prisoners were given to the Native Americans who executed the prisoners. This event became known as the River Raisin Massacre and “Remember the River Raisin” became an American war cry. -
Third Invasion on Canada
American forces attacked and burned York, which was the capital of Upper Canada. Kingston was more valuable, and important to British supple and communications along the St. Lawrence. Without control of Kingston, the Americans navy could not effectively control Lake Ontario or serve the British supply line to Quebec. -
Battle of Lake Erie
Commander Perry’s victory ensured American control of the lake, improved American confidence after a series of defeats, and forced the British to fall back from Detroit. This readied the way for General Harrison to launch another invasion of Canada, which lead to the U.S. victory, and the death of Tecumseh. Tecumseh's death ended the Native American alliance with the British. -
British attack Washington D.C.
The British burned and looted the White House, the treasury, Capitol, war department, and other public buildings. This event stunned the Americans and the British took that to their advantage and then attacked Baltimore. -
British Attack Baltimore
Americans watched the British fleet approach Baltimore at North Point near the Patapsco River. About 4,500 British troops landed and began their 11-mile march to Baltimore. As the troops marched, the British warships moved up the Patapsco River toward Fort McHenry and the other defenses around the harbor. -
Napolean's defeat
Napolean's defeat happened in the Battle of Waterloo 13 kilometers outside of Brussels. The battle was between France and Britain, and France was defeated. -
Battle of New Orleans
7,500 British soldiers went against 4, 500 American soldiers, and the Americans won in only 30 minutes! The battle was important because it was the battle that ended the war of 1812.
