Battles of the War of 1812 (History)
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- Queenston
- York (Toronto)
- Stoney Creek
- In October 1812, American troops went across the Niagara River into Upper Canada. At Queenston, the troops captured the high ground where the British had been firing from. Major-General Brock put together a force to retaliate against the American troops. A sniper hit Brock and he died instantly. His attack slowed the Americans and they were pushed over the river.
- Crysler's Farm
- During April 1813, 14 American ships with about 1700 soldiers sailed along Lake Ontario defeated a British garrison. The force stayed for a few days and then burned the town down. This showed that American troops can attack the heart of Upper Canada.
- Lundy's Lane
- On June 6th, 1813, American troops were near Stoney Creek in Upper Canada. British regiments made a night attack to attempt to surprise the American troops but were only a little successful. The British missed the main camp. Soldiers on both sides passed away and the Americans retreated to their side of the Niagara River. This left the field in British control.
- Washington and Baltimore
- During November 1813, about 13,000 American troops began to sail down the St. Lawrence River to Montreal. Between the Americans and the city was a force of British soldiers, militia, and the First Nations which was about 900 people. This force set up at Crysler's Farm, which blocked the path of the coming army. On November 11th, about 2000 Americans attacked but then retreated, as the British defeated them.
- On the afternoon of July 25th, 1814, under General Scott, a force of 1500 Americans attacked a troop of 1700 British. Each side lost 900 men but the American troop retreated. They had never invaded Canada again and the war was almost over.
- In response to the burning of towns in Upper Canada, the British burned and attacked Washington in August 1814. Buildings apart of the government, including the White House, were destroyed. The British tried to do the same thing in Baltimore. British ships shelled Fort McHenry. This battle inspired Francis Scott Key to write a poem that is now the American National Anthem.
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