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Battle of Trafalgar
Britain fought France and gained control of many ports. They enlisted American citizens that were British Born to man their navy. Americans thought this was against their sovereignty. Caused a lot of tension between the two nations -
War is Declared
War of 1812War was declared by The united States on Great Britain. The main goal was to capture upper and lower Canada -
The Death of Brock
British commander Major-General Sir Isaac Brock faught at Queenston heights, unfortunately he died. However, twelve hours after the initial American attack, the Americans surrended. -
The Battle of Fort George
On May 25 American cannons fired at the fort's wooden building, destroying the wooden buildings. On the 27th the 5000 men overtook the fort. -
The Battle of Stoney Creek
Battle of Stoney CreekThe British headed to Hamilton area (present day), after the battle of Fort George. American's followed suit to try and defeat the rest of the army. However American generals were captured and the rest of the British army were able to head further back -
Battle of Lundy's Lane
At the battle of Lundy's Lane, the Americans faced British army and it was the bloodiest battle of them all. However both retreated back after all the human losses. -
Treaty of Ghent
Both nations signed the treaty ending the war, and all captured land was returned -
Sources
Veterans Today (2013). http://www.veteranstoday.com/2013/01/07/from-the-american-revolution-to-idle-no-more/upper-lower-canada/ Retrieved (2013) Zimmerman, N. http://www.nancyzimmermanart.com/murals/battle-of-lundys-lane/ Retrieved 2013 Government of Canada (2012). http://1812.gc.ca/eng/1314982425662/1314982700685. Retrieved 2013 Willcocks, J (2010). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwE9kHX2Mps. Retrieved 2013
War of 1812 (2011). http://www.eighteentwelve.ca/?q=eng/Topic/30. Retrieved 201 -
Sir Issac Brock
-Soldier for British army
-Known for the battle of Queenston Heights -
Tecumseh
-Aboriginal Leader
-Helped at the battle to capture Detroit -
Sources Cont'd
War of 1812- Tecumseh (2011). http://www.eighteentwelve.ca/?q=eng/Topic/6 Retrieved 2013 Niagara News- Laura Secord. http://www.niagara-news.com/pr/jletourneau1/html/secord.html. Retrieved 2013 Tara, S (2012). http://www.niagara-news.com/pr/jletourneau1/html/secord.html. Retrieved 2013 -
Laura Secord
-delivered message that helped to inform British troops of American's plan to take Beaver Dams -
Your Job......
Your job is to pick one of the three figures at the end of the timeline and make a slideshow, podcast, art project, or something that I approve to discuss the importance of this figure to the War of 1812. This is due 27 March, 2013
