War of 1812

By angeliquedulin

  • The U.S.'s 'three-pronged invasion of Canada'

    British forces were the weakest at Canada during the War of 1812, but the Americans' offensive strategy was poorly conceived. Instead of putting their strength in capturing Montreal, they put all of their strength in three places. The trio of invading forces set out from Detroit, Niagara, and Lake Champlain and all were beaten shortly after they crossed the American border.

  • Fort Michilimackinac

    Fort that commanded the upper Great Lakes and the Indian-inhabited area. It was captured by Britain and Canadians early on in the war. Led by Isaac Brook and assisted by General Mud and "General Confusion."

  • Battle of Thames

    American naval officer, Oliver Hazard Perry, who managed to build a fleet of green-timbered ships on the shores of Lake Erie and capture a British fleet. Forced to retreat from Detroit and Fort Malden, the retreating redcoats were overtaken by General Harrison's army and beaten, leading to an American victory.

  • Battle of Horsehoe Bend

    Battle led by American commander Andrew Jackson who fought the British. This battle was aimed at New Orleans who threatened the entire Mississippi Valley. Jackson's army of all different men, turned into a well-trained fighting force leading to an America victory.

  • Battle of Bladensburg

    British force of thousands landed in the Chesapeake area. Advancing rapidly on Washington, it easily dispersed some 6 thousand panicky militiamen at Bladensburg ("the Bladensburg races"). The invaders then entered the capital and set fire to most of the public buildings, including the Capitol and the White House. During the burning of Washington, the Americans at Baltimore held firm. The British fleet hammered fort McHenry with their cannon but could not capture the city.

  • Battle of Plattsburgh

    The American flagship led by Thomas Macdonough was in grave trouble against the British. Unexpectedly, until he snatched a victory from Britain, making an American win. Macdonough saved upper New York, New England, and the Union from further conquest. He also affected the concurrent negotiations of the Anglo-American peace treaty in Europe.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    Ended the War of 1812 in a virtual draw, restoring prewar borders but failing to address any of the grievances that first brought American into the war.

  • Battle of New Orleans

    Led by American commander Andrew Jackson. The British mistake of a frontal assault led to over two thousand, killed and wounded, in a half hour, compared to only seventy for the Americans. This resounded the victory of American forces against British, restoring American confidence and fueling an outpouring of nationalism. Final Battle of the War of 1812.