Timeline Assignment

The United States determined that Upper Canada was the most vulnerable place to attack in Canada.

1812

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 9.

The Coloured Corps who are a military group of black men, were apart of the Battle of Queenston Heights .

1812

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 19.

War was declared against Great Britain by United States President Madison.

Jun 18, 1812

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 8

William Hull surrendered Detroit to Sir Issac Brock giving Britain control of Michigan and the Upper Mississippi.

Aug 16, 1812

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 15.

The Battle of Queenston Heights was both good and bad, as it brought the death of Sir Issac Brock.

Oct 13, 1812

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 16.

The campaign opened and 16 of America's war ships were found in York, Upper Canada.

1813

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 21.

Americans stayed in York burning buildings and taking naval supplies, until the British burned supplies.

1813

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 21.

Americans defeated again at Beaver Dams, resulting in 600 men captured.

1813

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 23.

Laura Secord warned Britain of America's attack at Beaver Dams.

1813

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 23.

Americans left York and took over Fort George.

May 27, 1813

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 22.

John Vincent's men successfully attacked America at Stoney Creek, resulting in the Americans to head towards Niagara.

Jun 5, 1813

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 22.

At Put-in-Bay, rival fleets tried to take over Lake Erie but failed.

Sep 10, 1813

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 25.

The Battle of the Thames occurred after Captain Oliver Hazard claimed naval victory.

Oct 5, 1813

Carl A. Christie, “‘Battle of the Thames (Moraviantown)’: The Canadian Encyclopedia,” Historica Canada (October 2011)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/battle-of-the-thames-moraviantown
Paragraph: 2.

The Battle of Châteauguay initiated by American general Wade Hampton, in attempt to capture Montréal.

Period: Oct 25, 1813 to Oct 26, 1813

Renee Lafferty, “‘Battle of Châteauguay’: The Canadian Encyclopedia,” Historica Canada (October 2011)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/battle-of-chateauguay
Paragraph: 2.

America evacuated Fort George and left Canada, burning Newark on the way. In return, Britain burned Washington.

Dec 10, 1813

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 24.

American's invade Upper Canada again, seizing Fort Erie and stopped a British attack.

Jul 2, 1814

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 32.

Sault Ste. Marie was razed.

Jul 21, 1814

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 27.

The Battle of Lundy's Lane fought between America and Britain and assisted by Canada.

Jul 25, 1814

Wes Turner, “‘Battle of Lundy’s Lane’: The Canadian Encyclopedia,” Historica Canada (October 2011)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/battle-of-lundys-lane
Paragraph: 2.

Sinking of Nancy (schooner destroyed by American's in the Nottawasaga River)

Aug 14, 1814

James H. Marsh, “‘The Nancy and the War of 1812’: The Canadian Encyclopedia,” Historica Canada (September 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/the-nancy-and-the-war-of-1812
Paragraph: 3.

Nova Scotia's Lieutenant-Governor, Sir John Sherbrooke led a force from Halifax into Maine, capturing Castine.

Sep 1, 1814

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 35.

American's withdrew across the Niagara River resulting in the end of the war in Upper Canada.

Nov 5, 1814

James H. Marsh and Berton Pierre, "'War of 1812': The Canadian Encyclopedia," Historica Canada (March 2012)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/war-of-1812
Paragraph: 34.

Treaty of Ghent signed in Ghent, Belgium by Great Britain and the United States, further ending the War of 1812.

Dec 24, 1814

Jason Ridler, “‘Treaty of Ghent’: The Canadian Encyclopedia,” Historica Canada (November 2010)
<https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/treaty-of-ghent
Paragraph: 2.

The War of 1812 can be understood to have occurred on both land and sea, and ended in 1814 due to the signing of the Treaty of Ghent.

2021

Robert Bothwell. The War of 1812, Your Country, My Country: A Unified History of the United States and Canada (Toronto, 2015), p.197.

Key Concepts of Canadian-American Military Engagement on Land or Sea During the War of 1812

Feb 4, 2021

By Jane Kelsey