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The War of 1812

By KelsieandMelna
  • America declares war on Great Britain

    America declares war on Great Britain

  • General William Hull enters Canada.

    General William Hull enters Canada.

    This is the first of three failed attempts made by the U.S. to invade Canada
  • The British force the surrender of Fort Michilimackinac (in present-day Michigan).

    The British force the surrender of Fort Michilimackinac (in present-day Michigan).

  • General William Hull surrenders to General Isaac Brock at Detroit.

    General William Hull surrenders to General Isaac Brock at Detroit.

  • General Isaac Brock is killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights.

    General Isaac Brock is killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights.

  • Americans Burn Newark

    Americans Burn Newark

  • U.S. troops capture and burn the city of York (present-day Toronto).

    U.S. troops capture and burn the city of York (present-day Toronto).

  • Battle at Beaver Dams

    Battle at Beaver Dams

    The British forces in Stoney Creek stopped the Americans from advancing into the Niagra Peninsula.
  • The warrior Tecumseh is killed at the Battle of the Thames

    The warrior Tecumseh is killed at the Battle of the Thames

  • The Battle of Chateauguay

    The Battle of Chateauguay

  • The Battle of Crysler's Farm

    The Battle of Crysler's Farm

  • he British burn Washington, DC in retaliation for the burning of York. President James Madison flees the Capital.

    he British burn Washington, DC in retaliation for the burning of York. President James Madison flees the Capital.

  • The Battle of Plattsburg

    The Battle of Plattsburg

    The Battle of Plattsburgh on Lake Champlain is a major American victory, securing its northern border. The Battle of Baltimore takes place at Fort McHenry, where Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner.
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty of Ghent

    The peace treaty that ended the War of 1812
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Battle of New Orleans

    Andrew Jackson defeats the British at the Battle of New Orleans.
  • The Peace Treaty is ratified and President Madison declares the war over.

    The Peace Treaty is ratified and President Madison declares the war over.