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war of 1812 starts
The war of 1812 had started when great Britain and the French where at war in Europe. Americans sent over ships to Europe while great Britain's navy was gaurding over Frances water with a blockade of many navy ships. The Americans knew nothing of the blockade with is due with hundreds of american sailors captured by great Britain's navy, forced to work on them. A true outrage for the americans, for them to declare war against great britain and to invade the British colony of Canada. -
the battle of fort Detroit
The battle of fort Detroit was an early engagement for the americans. A British force under major general Issac Brock with native Indians controlled by their fierce leader, tecumseh, used a bluff and deseption to scare the Americans and brigadier general William hull for surrendering the town and fort of detriot. The great victory for the British force was highly depended on the Americans fear of the Indians and major general Issac Brock's strong leadership. -
the battle of queenston hieghts
Queenston heights was one of the most bloody battles of the war of 1812.the americans were struggling to get out of the river. But, a small group of americans charged up the hill and charged toward the british cannon. The british was droven back and made an attept to charge the hill (which failed.) After the charge failed, sir issac brock regouped his men. Then he was shot. Queenston heights was one of the greatest loses for the British forces. General Issac Brock was shot directly in the heart -
the battle of fort George
The battle of fort George who was won by the Americans. The American's defeated a British force and captured fort george in upper Canada. Although it was a american victory, the British forces escaped with getting captured. This battle occoured in niagra on the lake Ontario. American army was assisted by american navy. -
The Battle of Beaver Dams
The battle of beaver dams, was supposed to be a sneak attack, but a local resident of Queenston, Laura Secord told James Fitz Gibson that of the Americans plan. The attack was no longer a surprise. When the Americans came, James Fitz Gibson told the Americans that they where outnumbered and surrounded. Therefore, this battle was a British victory. -
The Battle of Lake Erie
A American navy lead by commander Perry, defeats British navy in the battle of lake Erie. Lake Erie is now controlled by american navy. In that case, it is now a american lake at that time. Right now it is a Canadian lake. -
The Battle of Thames River
With the Americans now controlling lake Erie, and the death of Major General Issac Brock, General Proctor was left in charge. Proctor was planning to withdraw to the Western part of upper Canada. To withdraw from fort detriot and the western indians who fought by thier side at the begining of the war. But Tecumseh, the Indian chief tried to convince Proctor into making a stand. After countless attempts in convincing the general, he finally to make a stand. Americans won and Tecumseh was killed. -
The Battle of Chateauguay
The British force deployed 1,630 regualars, milita of lower Canada and Mohawk warriors. This army was commanded by Charles de salaberry. They repelled an attacking army of 2,600 Americans regulars and 1,400 of American volunteers trying to invade lower Canada. Therefore this was a British victory. The Americans have failed to invade lower Canada. -
the battle of Lundy's lane
The battle of lundys lane which is also known as the battle of niagra falls, was the most deadly battle that was ever fought on Canadian soil. This is the battle where some Canadians became traitors and secretly gave vital info to the americans. The most famous traitor was Joseph Wilcox. The traitors where known back in the day as turncoats. They joined the Americans and fought against the British. Due to that, men could not tell from friend or foe. Both sides killed their own men. -
The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was fought fro. Dec, 24, 1814 to jan,8,1815. The american army who had won the battle was commanded by Major General Andrew Jackson, defended off an entire british army, commanded by Edward Pakeham, and a royal navy, commanded by admiral Alexander Cochrane to sieze new Orleans. After the British retreated, they had many casualties because the after math of the battle. They lost 11,000 soldiers, sailors and marines. The Americans hadn't lost too much only 4732 soldiers.e -
The Treaty of ghent
The treaty of Ghent was the treaty that was signed by both Britain and America. When both Britain and America got sick of the expensive war. Therefore the treaty was signed. The treaty ment for all war land to be returned to original owner, all prisoners can go home, and any other things stolen would be returned. Although the treaty was signed, one more battle happened after the treaty was signed. But when the battle happened, they did not know of the treaty. This battle is the battle of Or
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The Battle of Thames River
After the death of major general Issac Brock, general Proctor was to take his place.while Tecumseh was arguing with Proctor to make a stand, Proctor planned to withdraw to the western parts of upper canada. After numerous attempts to talk Proctor to making a stand, he finally agreed. The Americans won this battle and Tecumseh was killed. The natives dream of having a separate territory was lost.
