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Hull's Proclomation
General William Hull sent out a proclamation to the people living in Upper Canada trying to get them to fight with the United States against Britain. Unfortunately for Hull, it was a disaster; his assumption that Canadians would side with the American forces against Britain proved to be very wrong. He retreated back across the border, and surrendered Detroit to Isaac Brock in August of 1812.
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Siege of Detroit
Sir Isaac Brock, commander of forces in upper Canada, led the British troops to victory against the United States by teaming up with the Native Americans under their leader Tecumseh; forcing William Hull to surrender.
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Battle of Queenston Heights
Famous for being the first major battle between Britain and the US in the War of 1812. General Sir Isaac Brock was the British Commander and the Americans were under Generals Stephen Van Rensselaer and Alexander Smyth. The battle ended the second American attempt to invade Canada, with a British victory in Canada.
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Lt. Colonel Charles de Salaberry
On this day, Lt. Charles de Salaberry commanded the advance guard of the force that eventually turned away Henry Dearborn's northern attack at Lacolle Mill. Later, some of his Voltigeurs took part in the decisive Battle of Crysler's Farm, described by some as the battle that saved Canada.
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Battle of Raisin River
A group of Kentucky troops, led by General Winchester, were sent to drive the British out of Frenchtown, Michigan. This battle was a series of conflicts between the United States and the British/Native American alliance near the Raisin River. At first the United States were successful but were attacked by surprise and forced to surrender to the British.
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Laura Secord
Secord was a Canadian war heroine during the War of 1812. She was married to James Secord who was wounded in battle. She is known for walking 20 miles out of American-occupied territory to warn British forces of an impending American attack.
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Battle of the Thames
Later on, the British left Detroit and crossed into Canada with 600 Indians under Chief Tecumseh. Many British fled this battle including General Proctor. However, Tecumseh and some indians stayed behind. With the help of William Henry Harrison, America won this battle.
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Chief Tecumseh is Killed
Just north of the U.S.-Canada border at the Battle of the Thames, Shawnee Chief Tecumseh took his last breath. Chief Tecumseh and his men allied with Britain against the American forces, and even though it was a strong force, America still won in the end.
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Battle of the Chateauguay
A force of British and Mohawk warriors under the command of Charles de Salaberry held off an American force attempting to invade Canada. The battle ended with a British victory.
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The Battle of Chippewa
The Battle of Chippewa took place near Fort Erie. Together American forces and General Winfield Scott defeated the British forces.
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British burn the White House
On this day, after defeating the Americans at the Battle of Bladensburg, a British force led by Major General Robert Ross attacked Washington and set fire to many public buildings, including the White House and the Capitol. The attack was partially a retaliation toward American actions in the Raid on Port Dover.
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Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent ended the war between the United States and Britain. It was signed in Ghent, Belgium and returned things to normal before the war. Neither country gained or lost any land or riches.
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