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U.S Declares War On Britain
Luckily, General Brock had trained his militia to be ready in case of war. General Brock had not recieved word of America's declaration of war until this point. -
British Capture Fort Michilimackinac
British captured this fort located on trading bay in the Great Lakes region of North America. This meant American trade would be cut off for a period of time. -
American Army Enters Upper Canada
Promptly after after America declares war on Britain, they attempt to enter Upper Canada. This was not a large battle, therfore, not very signifigant. However, this enconter did influence the war. -
General Brock and Chief Tecumseh Capture Detroit From American General Hull
This was the first meeting between Brock and Tecumseh, but both believed the other were a great leader. The natives proved vital in this battle and all others which followed. -
Battle of Queenston Heights
British troops and warriors from the Six Nations were already in position as soon as Brock recieved news of the battle. British artillery at the top of the hill had the Americans pinned down. However, these American troops were able to scale the believed "unscalable hill" and push the British back to their fort. -
Fort Astoria
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Americans Capture York
The Americans launched a raid onto the city of York, the Capital of Upper Canada. They wanted to capture supplies and warships. British troops retreated without much of a fight, but they were able to destroy a warship and blow up York before leaving. -
Americans Destroy British Ships On Lake Erie
Nine American ships and six British ships faught the Battle of Lake Erie. The British gained an early advantage by destroying the flag ship of Commander Perry, the American naval commander. However, Perry was able to make his way to another ship and lead the Americans to victory. All six British ships surrendered. -
Battle Of Thames River
British Commander, Henry Procter had decieded to retreat. He took his troops and all civilians from the villages eastward along the Thames River. During the battle, Procter and 250 of his men were able to escape the Americans, The natives remained and faught. Tucumseh had died in this battle. -
American Force of 4000 Retreat From British and Canadian Force of 1000
This was a battle won by optical illusions. General Brock led his forces by creating an illusion that the British and Canadian had more men than they actually had. This was done by having the troops move back and forth and in patterns to confuse the Americans and present themselves as they have more troops than they did in actuallity. -
The St. Lawrence Campaign
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Americans Set Fire To Town of Newark
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Battle of Lundy's Lane
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Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty was an end to the war, both sides were tired of fighting. Neither side gained anything from the war. Surprisingly, the First Nations were entirely left out of the Treaty of Ghent. -
The President's House
On this day, the British destroyed the house of the president of the United States. The house was rebuilt and for the rest of time it would be reffered to as the White House.