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Causes of the war
Causes of the warThe British made it so the Americans couldn't trade with France. They captured American ships and made them work for them. The Americans didn't like this and since teh ritish were already fighting they declared war. -
The Battle of Detroit
More information of the Bttle of DetroitThe Battle of Detroit was on June 18, 1812. This was when the declaration of war was signed. General Isaac Brock of the British defeated General Hull and his American soldiers. The Americans surrendered without a fight. -
The Battle of Queenston Heights.
Moreinformation of Queenston HeightsThe Battle of Queenston Heights took place on october 13, 1812. This battle started when the Americans tried to invade upper Canada. The British were easily winning the battle until an American troop snuck up and managed to back the British away. Brock led a counterstrike but failed and died. The Britsh managed to win the battle. -
Death of Brock
More informationBrock was killed by an American sniper on october 13, 1812. Although Brock was killed the British still managed to win. -
Battles of 1813
The Americans tried to recapture Detroit again but lost to the British at Frenchtown. In April 200 American soldiers Captured York. They then burned the parliament buildings. -
Laura Secord travels
More informationLaura set out on June 22, 1813. She decided to go on her quest when she heard men talking about an attack on the British. She risked her life to tell the Britsih this imformation. She did it and the British were able to win that Battle. -
The Battle of Lake Erie
More informationThe Battle of Lake Erie took place on Sept 10, 1813. Commander Perry of the United States attacked Lake Erie. The Americans defeated the Brithish and so Lake Erie became and American lake. -
The Battle of Thames River
More informationThe Battle of Thames River was right after the Battle of Lake Erie.General Proctor was left in charge for this battle. The Amercans won this battle. Also Tecumseh died. -
Death of Tecumseh
More informationTecumseh was killed in the Battle of Thames River. Since Tecumseh was killed the Natives could no longer have a sperat etrritory of there own. -
The Battle of Lundy's Lane
More informationThe Battle of Lundy's Lane was fought on July 25, 1814. This battle was know as the most bloodiest battle. Neither side could tell friend from foe. The British won this war. Canada was never again attacked after this battle. -
End of the War
More informationThe Treaty of Ghent was made on December 24, 1814 and was signed on Christmas day 1814. The Treay made both sided give back any captured land. Many battles happened after the war because of slow communication. -
Results of the war
More informationNeither side won the war but both side claimes they did.All prisoners returned home and all territory captured was given back. This war really defined Canadians as Canadians and heped keep peace between Canada and America.
