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The United States Declares War on the British
On this day the US declares war on the British. There were many reasons they wanted to declare war. One reason was that The British would take Amarican sailors and make them fight for the British Navy. -
Battle of Queenston
On October 13, 1812, US forces were defeated on Queenston Heights. The US officers were unable to convince militia troops to cross into Canada to provide supplies. -
Battle of Raisin River
On January 21, 1813, the Battle of Raisin River was fought. The US forces sustained severe loses including 100 dead and 500 men captured. They surrendered to British. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
In one of the most important battles of the war, American naval forces, defeated a British fleet on Lake Champlain. The American naval victory forced the British to withdraw and this ended the British invasion. -
Battle of Lake Eirie
On September 10, 1813 the British decided to fight the American at South Bass island. The Americans had the advantage. Perry went on to report the words that made him famous- "We have met the enemy and they are ours -
Battle of Thames
After the Battle of Lake Erie, forces crossed the lake into Canada on October 5, 1813 at what became known as the Battle of Thames. The American forces caught up with the surrendering British and Indians and decisively defeat them. -
Battle of Crysler's Farm
On November 11, 1813, American forces were defeated by the British forces at the Battle of Crysler Farm. 100 miles from Montreal. -
Battle of New Orleans
On January 8, 1815, American forces defeated the British forces as they tried to capture New Orleans. The battle, which took place after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed, effectively ended the war.
