The Causes of the War of 1812
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- Detroit
- Queenston Heights
- York (Toronto)
- There were 400 soldiers and 600 First Nations warriors prepared to attack the Generals Hull’s force, with more than 2500 soldiers inside the fort. Brock began a number of tricks by making the militias look like regulars. After faking the attack, Brock pulled out the white flag of surrender, which got him 33 guns, 2500 muskets, and many other supplies that came with their victory.
- Stoneycreek
- In October 1812, American troops were rowing across the Niagara River to Upper Canada. They went to Queenston and found a high ground where the British were firing from. General Brock rushed to the attack with his troops until he was sniped and died instantly. This attack slowed the Americans giving Britain and Upper Canada an easy victory, they took with them about 100 American prisoners.
- Beaver Dams
- oh no!
- In April of 1813, fourteen American ships with 1700 soldiers (on board) drifted across Lake Ontario and attacked the British garrison in York. This battle proved that the Americans had an easy advantage of attacking Upper Canada.
- Washington and Baltimore (Britain won)
- On June 6th of 1813, American forces had already entered Stoney Creek. Several British forces made a night attack trying to surprise the American troops. This attack was only partially successful, the British mistakenly missed the main American camp and left both American and British soldiers dead. The Americans decided to withdraw and go to their side of the Niagara River.
- On June 24th of 1813, there were 550 Americans under Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Boerstler’s control. They were stationed at an inn owned by James and Laura Secord. She overheard Boestlers plan to attack and travelled on foot to tell Fitzgibbon (the colonel) the news. They were ready for the battle and Fitzgibbon offered to protect the Americans if they surrendered.
- As payback for the Americans burning down Upper Canada, the British forces burned down Washington in August of 1814, destroying government buildings and the White House. They attempted doing the same to Baltimore, there were British ships covering and protecting the harbour. Months later, the War of 1812 ended with the Treaty of Ghent on December 24 of 1812.
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