1. The Burning of Buffalo
War of 1812

2. British Impressments
British were taking American sailors at sea and forcing them into the British Navy

3. War Hawks
Young US Congressmen who called for war

4. Chesapeake Incident
British killed 3 Americans of the USS Chesapeake after they were refused boarding of the ship

5. Native American Issues
US wanted to expand into Native American Lands

6. War of 1812 Results
Also Burned…..Niagara Falls, NT, Riverside, Buffalo
British burned many coastal cities including the White House, and the Capitol building in DC
General Andrew Jackson becomes a National hero for defeating the British at New Orleans
Took place after the peace treaty was singed .

7. Treaty of Ghent
Confirmed US independence
Strengthened nationalism

8. American Forces
Gen. George McClure, commander of the American forces, burned the Canadian town of Newark – today called Niagara-on-the-Lake
These actions raised protest, even from the American side
The Americans feared British retaliation

9. British Retaliation
British crossed the river and surprised the garrison at Fort Niagara – put many to the bayonet
Destroyed the town of Lewiston, Indians with the British carried the destruction far beyond the town
Destroyed the villages of Manchester (Niagara Falls) and Schlosser
Stopped at Tonawanda Creek because the bridge had been burned out

10. Burning of Buffalo Village of Buffalo burned on December 30, 1813
After more burning on January 1st only three buildings remained
The British re-crossed the river with 90 prisoners Americans were dead and the British suffered equally heavy losses
By May travelers reported that 3 taverns, 16 stores and 50 dwellings had been rebuilt

11. Landmarks