War of 1812 in Michigan - Preamble to War

Before Muskets fired at Detroit or cannon smoke drifted over Lake Erie, a decade-long storm had already set the stage. In six fast-moving minutes, this video explores the causes that pushed the United States and Great Britain from angry words to open war on June 18 1812—and explains why the first sparks landed on Michigan soil. Like, Subscribe, and hit the 🔔 bell to follow our War of 1812 series—from Hull’s first step into Canada to the last shot at New Orleans.