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Great Britain Impedes U.S Trade
The British Empire restricts trading with France by the Americans -
War of 1812 Start
The United States of America declares war on the British Empire -
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Battle for Lake Ontario
The U.S and Britain fought to a standstill on Lake Ontario -
Siege of Detroit
British forces capture Detroit forcing the Americans to surrender there. -
Siege of Fort Erie
American forces siege Fort Erie -
Burning of Washington
British soldiers burn many American government buildings as retaliation for the burning of York (Toronto). -
Battle of Plattsburgh
The Americans Repulse the final British offensive in the war. -
Battle of Baltimore
Britain Bombards Baltimore and envokes the writing of "Star Spangled Banner" -
Battle of New Orleans
Fighting in New Orleans Continues despite the treaty of Ghent -
War of 1812 End
The Treaty of Ghent is signed.
