Tension leading to this war was created by the Orders in Council.
During this war, James FitzGibbon was warned by Laura Secord of the enemy's plans, thus allowing him to win at Beaver Dams. Tension leading to this war was created by the Orders in Council. Forces led by William Winder were defeated by those of Robert Ross in the Battle of Bladensburg during this war. During this war, the USS Niagara flew a flag reading "Don't give up the ship," at the Battle of Lake (*) Erie, which was won by Oliver Hazard Perry. At one point in this war, Fort McHenry was bombarded, an incident that inspired Francis Scott Key's "Star Spangled Banner." For 10 points, name this war in which Washington DC was burned and which is named for a year.
During this war, James FitzGibbon was warned by Laura Secord of the enemy's plans, thus allowing him to win at Beaver Dams.
War of 1812