The war of 1812

  • Queenston Hights

    Queenston Hights

    Americans cross the Niagara River and gained ground near Nisgara-on-the-lake Brock's men pushed them back but Brock's dies in the process
  • The battle of Fort Detroit

    The battle of Fort Detroit

    The British forces and the Natives tricked the Americans by dressing everyone that weren't soldiers in red coats.
  • The battle of York

    The battle of York

    Americans forces cross Lake Ontario and attack York (now Toronto). They stayed for a few days and then burn down the town.
  • Stoney Creek

    Stoney Creek

    American forces were in upper Canada. British forces planned a surprise nighttime attack on them. Many soldiers died on both sides, but Americans were forced to retreat.
  • Beaver Dams

    Beaver Dams

    Laura Secord an innkeeper, overheard plans of an American invasion near Niagara Falls. She warned Colonies fitzgibbon in time. He and the Mohawk ambushed the Americans and forced there surrender.
  • Lundy's Lane

    Lundy's Lane

    Americans again attacked near Niagara Falls Both sides lost many men. The battle is regarded as the bloodiest day on Canadian soil in history.
  • Washington and Baltimore

    Washington and Baltimore

    Government buildings, including the White House, were destroyed in the attack of 1814.
  • Chryler's Farms

    Chryler's Farms

    American forces attempted to take Montreal. They were pushed back by a small force of British soldiers.
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty of Ghent

    British and Americans met in Ghent , Belguim, to try to reach a peace argeement