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par Logan Gerzymisch Il y a 10 années

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History Work

In 1813, a series of significant military events took place involving the British and American forces. The British made a stand at Moraviantown, but the Americans pursued them relentlessly.

History Work

Major Events Of 1813

Montreal

The American leaders decided that they needed to capture Montreal
Things were going better for the British

Naval Battles

Lake Ontario and Lake Eerie were the scene of many naval battles
Not all the battles were on land

Niagara

By June the Americans had 5000 troops
An American force of 2000 took Fort George
At the end of May, the Americans launched another attack along the Niagara River

Chateauguay

Moraviantown

The British commander decided to make a stand at Moraviantown in the Thames valley
The Americans followed the retreating British

Beaver Dam

Next the Americans attacked Newark
Later in June another American force was defeated at Beaver Dam

York

The citizens of York were angry with the Americans
The Americans attacked York
The capital of Upper Canada was in flames