the timeline of the war of 1812. for each month marked, briefly describe the event that happened and create a symbol to represent it.
Answer (1)
June 1812 – U.S. declares war on Britain due to maritime issues and impressment of American sailors.July 1812 – First U.S. invasion of Canada begins; ends in retreat.August 1812 – British forces capture Detroit.October 1812 – Battle of Queenston Heights; British defend Canada successfully.April 1813 – Americans capture York (Toronto), then burn part of it.August 1814 – British troops invade Washington, D.C., and burn the White House.September 1814 – Battle of Lake Champlain and defense of Fort McHenry (inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner”).December 1814 – Treaty of Ghent signed, ending the war (though news hadn’t reached America yet).January 1815 – Battle of New Orleans takes place after the treaty was signed; major U.S. victory.
