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Hull's Proclamation
July 12, 1812
General William Hull issued a proclamation to the Canadian residents stating that they should unite to fight with the Americans against the British. This plan proved to be disasterous. On August 16, 1812, Hull surrendered Fort Detroit to British General Isaac Brock.
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General Brock's - Siege of Detroit
General Brock, commander of the British troops, defeated Hull by uniting with the Native Americans under their leader, Tecumseh.
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Battle of Queenston Heights
The Battle of Queenston Heights was the second attempt to invade Canada by the Americans. The British were under the command of General Brock, and the Americans were under the command of Van Rensselaer and Smyth. General Brock was killed, but this was a victory for the British.
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Battle of Raisin River
Battle of Raisin River or also known as the Battle of Frenchtown was the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812. This was a major defeat for the Americans.James Winchester and George Madison commanded the American troops while Henry Procter, Roundhead, and Walk-in-the-Water paired the British and Native American Alliance.This was the largest battle in the Michigan Territory.
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Canadian Heroine - Laura Secord
Laura Secord was known as the Canadian heroine that walked 20 miles to warn the British of an American attack.Her walk was the result of overhearing plans from the Americans to surprise the British at Beaver Dams which would further the American gain in the Niagara Peninsula. She was the wife of James Secord, who served under General Isaac Brock.
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Battle of Lake Erie
The Battle of Lake Erie was one the largest naval battles of the War of 1812. Fought off the coast of Ohio, nine American ships defeated and captured six British ships which ensured the control of the lake for the rest of the war and recovered Detroit. This was a clear victory for the Americans.Oliver Perry, commander of the American fleet was given the name "Hero of Lake Erie"
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Battle of the Thames
As a result of the U.S. Navy gaining control of Lake Erie and Detroit, British General Procter was forced up the Thames River to Moraviantown where his allies under the leadership of Tecumseh followed. For the Americans, William Henry Harrison drove the British out and re-established control of the Northwest frontier for the Americans.This was another huge victory for the Americans.
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Battle of Chateauguay
Commanded by British leader Charles de Salaberry, the military and Mohawk warriors in Lower Canada defeated the Americans that were trying to invade Lower Canada and Montreal. This defeat thwarted the Saint Lawrence campaign, which was one of the two strategic moves of the Americans to capture Montreal.
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Battle of Chippewa
American General Winfield Scott defeated British Commander Riall during an invasion of Upper Canada and the Niagara River. This was a major victory for the Americans proving that they could stand up to the British. Riall underestimated the strength of the Americans which resulted in heavy British casualties.
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Battle of Lundy's Lane
The Battle of Lundy's Lane was another one of the bloodiest battles of the War of 1812, and it was also one of the deadliest battles fought in Canada. This was classified as a strategic victory for the British, but tactically indecisive, as the Americans suffered many casualties and were outnumbered forcing them back to Fort Erie.American General Jacob Brown with General Wifield Scott fought against Lieutenant General Gordon Drummond. Photo:http://www.uppercanadahistory.ca/1812/18129.html -
Battle of Lake Champlain
American Commanders Thomas Macdonough and Alexander Macomb defeated British Commanders George Prevost
George Downie which ended the invasion of the Northern states in the Battle of Lake Champlain or also known as Battle of Pittsburgh.
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End of the War -Treaty of Ghent
This treaty ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. No territory was lost. Relationships were restored between the two countries.
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