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August 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

Britain’s Excuse for the Opium War

So long as Taoukwang and his ministers held the opinions which they did not hesitate to express, a friendly intercourse was impossible.Continuing

August 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

Opium War of 1840

This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: British Expedition Arrives.IntroductionThis conflict was the immediate

August 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

War of 1812 Ends

Today's installment concludes Canada Versus USA 1812-1814,the name of our combined selection from Agnes M. Machar and David Ramsay. The concluding

August 1, 2018 Leave a Comment

Tecumseh Killed

The Americans were now masters of the lake; but the Territory of Michigan was still in the possession of the British.Continuing Canada Versus USA

July 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

Importance of Controlling the Great Lakes in 1812

The American troops awaited the approach of the enemy, and anticipated victory; but, to their dismay, General Hull opened a correspondence, which

July 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

Disappointing End to War of 1812

The indignation of the disappointed troops, thus compelled to an inglorious retreat, was uncontrollable, and many of the officers broke their swords,

July 28, 2018 Leave a Comment

Battle of Lundy’s Lane

At midnight, Brown, having unsuccessfully tried for six hours, to force the British from their position, retreated to Chippewa.Continuing Canada

July 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

Catastrophe at Moravian Town

The English General did not expect to be immediately followed up by Harrison, knowing the difficulties in the way of his progress.Continuing Canada

July 26, 2018 Leave a Comment

War on the Lakes

As the autumn of 1813 approached, the American leaders began to make more urgently threatening movements, apparently determined to make some decisive

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