jun 18, 1812 - War of 1812 Begins
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The War of 1812, a military conflict between the United States and Great Britain, begins. The Coloured Corps, a military company of about 50 Black men, serves during the war, including during the Battle of Queenston Heights. After the war, veterans of the Coloured Corps receive poor quality land and half that of their White counterparts.
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