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"The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict" by Donald R. Hickey

"The Incredible War of 1812: A Military History" by J. Mackay Hitsman

Vocabulary:

expeditionary

Interesting Fact:

The British force attacking Fort Shelby consisted on about 650 men, mostly Indians.

Study Questions:

Who was the commander of Fort Shelby?

What were the reasons for the outbreak of the War of 1812?

Why did Wisconsin serve as a battleground during the War of 1812?

U.S. historical events that occurred on July 17:

1945: President Harry Truman meets with Josef Stalin and Winston Churchill at Potsdam in the final meeting of the three powers during World War II.

July 17

July 17, 1814: During the War of 1812 a British expeditionary force led by Lt. Col. William McKay attacked Fort Shelby at Prairie du Chien. Three days later the fort surrendered and was renamed Fort McKay.

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July 17, 1814: During the War of 1812 a British expeditionary force led by Lt. Col. William McKay attacked Fort Shelby at Prairie du Chien. Three days later the fort surrendered and was renamed Fort McKay.