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Hull's Proclamation
General Hull issued this proclamation that tried to convince upper Canada to fight with the United States against Great Britain. In the end, the plan was unsuccessful, as Detroit was surrendered to Isaac Brock later in the war.
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Battle of Queenston Heights
This battle was the first major conflict between Britain and the United States in the War of 1812. The British forces won this battle in Canada.
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Battle at Raisin River
A group of Kentucky troops, commanded by General Winchester were commanded to drive the British out of Frenchtown. The Americans lost this battle, as they were captured by the British and Indians, and forced to surrender to Henry Proctor.
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Battle of York
The American fortress fought this battle at York, Upper Canada, today known as Toronto, near Lake Ontario. Americans defeated the British forces, captured their fort, and burned public buildings. The Americans won a decisive victory under the command of General Zebulon Pike.
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Laura Secord
Laura Secord was a mythologized war heroine during the War of 1812. She was said to have walked 30 km to Beaver Dams to warn James FitzGibbon of a surprise attack.
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Battle of Lake Erie
Under Commander Oliver Hazard Perry, the American naval forces won the Battle of Lake Erie. The U.S. Navy captured nine British vessels, which ensured they would win the war, and control Lake Erie.
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Battle of the Thames River
Under Chief Tecumseh, the British abandoned Detroit and fled to Canada along with other Indians. Many British fled this battle, while Tecumseh stayed and fought to the death. Americans won this battle under the command of William Henry Harrison.
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Battle of the Chateauguay
British forces and Mohawks, under the command of Charles de Salaberry (who was actually a French-Canadian) fought against an American force that was trying to take over Canada. It ended in a decisive British victory.
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Capture of Fort Niagra
The capture of Fort Niagra took place between the United Kingdom and the United States. The American garrison was taken by surprise, as the British forces crossed the Niagra River, and captured the fort. They also burned Buffalo and other nearby villages.
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Burning of Washington
A British force led by Robert Ross occupied Washington and burned many public buildings, including the White House and the Capitol, ending in a British victory.
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Battle of Lake Champlain
British forces attacked on the lakeside town of Plattsburgh, under Captain George Downie. His squadron attacked, but was later defeated. This ended with a decisive American victory under Thomas Macdonough.
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Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed in Ghent, Belgium, and was an agreement to end the war, and have peace. It restored the two nations border territories.
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