War of 1812: Key Battles and Events

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Why did the USA build a fleet of ships at Presque Isle Bay?

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To protect it from the British who controlled the Great Lakes

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What was the significance of the Battle of the Thames?

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It gave the USA stronger control of Lake Erie and the Ohio River Valley

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What message did Perry send to US General William Henry Harrison?

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We have met the enemy, and they are ours

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What happened during the US invasion of Canada?

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The US embarrassingly surrendered Fort Detroit & Fort Michilimackinac without a fight.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Lake Erie?

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Commodore Perry defeated and captured the entire British fleet

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What commander destroyed the British naval forces on Lake Erie?

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Oliver Hazard Perry

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Who was put in charge of building an American fleet of ships to battle in the Great Lakes?

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Daniel Dobbins