How Did Americans Failure To Invade Canada

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During the war, the U.S had many failures at trying to invade Canada. The British, on the other hand, were extremely successful at blocking the entire Atlantic Coast and supplying the Indians with warfare and ammunition when the U.S would fight against the Indians in the west. Up until 1813, the Indians of the west had incredible success due to British cooperation.
Finally on October of 1813, victory was in favor of the Americans in the Battle of Thames. The Americans outnumbered the British and the Indians this time. The British sensed that they were outnumbered by Americans and decided to flee the scene. However, the Indians decided to fight but the Americans managed to kill Tecumseh-the Indian military leader. West Indian resistance ended

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