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Not a happy story. In fact, Hull's contribution got him sentenced to death.
William Hull joined a local militia during the American Revolution and rose quickly, promoted to captain, then major, and to lieutenant colonel. In 1805, President Thomas Jefferson made him the first Governor of the recently-created Michigan Territory, and its Indian Agent. The small number of Americans in the territory was greatly outnumbered by the natives who had lived there for centuries, and his dealings with the natives would have a big effect later on. The First Nations had begun to resist the constant flow of settlers into their homeland, and those incidents increased a peculiarly violent kind of fearing and loathing in the US: Many US papers openly called for the aboriginals to be exterminated. The fact that the British had a peaceful and brisk trading relationship with them was seen as a major reason to invade Canada.
When American leaders were making plans to invade and forcibly annex Canada, President James Madison appointed Hull a Brigadier General in command of the new Army of the Northwest; Hull was then nearly 60 years old.
Hull began an invasion of Canada on 12 July 1812, about three weeks after the declaration of war, and his invasion was unopposed at first, the US forces greatly outnumbering the natives, Canadian militia, and British regulars defending Canada. He tried to lay siege to Fort Malden, but failed. He sent back 150 men to meet a supply column, but they were attacked by natives, so Hull sent a bigger group, 600 men. They were attacked and driven back, too, and Hull, feeling isolated, retreated back over the border. The worst was yet to come.
Hull's fear of natives may have led him to send out a proclamation declaring that any "white man" found fighting alongside native warriors would be executed. That effectively, was every Canadian and British soldier.
The British general, Isaac Brock, sensing an opportunity, arrived at Fort Detroit, where Hull's forces were safe behind the walls. Hull had twice the number of soldiers that Brock had, and they were hunkered down behind the walls of the fort, with a large number of cannon.
But Brock knew Hull was terrified of natives, and while he only had about 400 natives arriving, he had them do so within sight of the fort, circle back out of sight and "arrive" again. And again. And again...so it appeared that there were thousands of them.
Hull was holed up in his room, paranoid, and drinking heavily, to the disgust of his officers, and without ever firing a shot, Hull surrendered the fort, his 2200 soldiers, and his generous supply of cannon.
It was a major loss, and Hull was later court-martialed and convicted of cowardice and neglect of duty. The death sentence was later commuted.
What else can I help you with?
Who is general William hull?
General Hull was a General from the war of 1812. He was born in Masachuses in 1779 and lived a long life afterwards.
Who was a famous general during the War of 1812?
There were several famous generals in the War of 1812 including Major General Isaac Brock. Also famous was General William Hull.
Who did America attack in 1812?
The United States instigated the War of 1812 by declaring war on the British Empire. The first assault was led by American general William Hull, who crossed over the Detroit River in May of 1812 and occupied the town of Sandwich.
Which individual is responsible for losing Fort Detroit to the British during the War of 1812?
The individual responsible for losing Fort Detroit to the British during the War of 1812 was General William Hull. The British held the fort for more than a year before losing it to the Americans.
Which was a result of the War of 1812?
One result of the War of 1812 was later election to the presidency of war heroes Andrew Jackson and of William Henry Harrison.
Who is general William hull?
General Hull was a General from the war of 1812. He was born in Masachuses in 1779 and lived a long life afterwards.
What war did William hull win?
Um... none. He was a general in the war of 1812, who backed down out of paranoia and drunkness.
Who was a famous general during the War of 1812?
There were several famous generals in the War of 1812 including Major General Isaac Brock. Also famous was General William Hull.
Was William Hull a president?
No, William Hull was a soldier who fought in the War of Independence.
Who was the U.S. general that surrendered at Detroit in the war of 1812?
It Was Hull.
Who did America attack in 1812?
The United States instigated the War of 1812 by declaring war on the British Empire. The first assault was led by American general William Hull, who crossed over the Detroit River in May of 1812 and occupied the town of Sandwich.
Which individual is responsible for losing Fort Detroit to the British during the War of 1812?
The individual responsible for losing Fort Detroit to the British during the War of 1812 was General William Hull. The British held the fort for more than a year before losing it to the Americans.
What actors and actresses appeared in The War of 1812 - 2011?
The cast of The War of 1812 - 2011 includes: Joe Mantegna as Narrator Craig Williams as General Hull
Who were some famous people in the war of 1812?
laura secord , tecumseh , isyaac brock , general hull
Which president fought in 1812?
William Henry Harrison fought the war in 1812, According to a game. (:
Which was a result of the War of 1812?
One result of the War of 1812 was later election to the presidency of war heroes Andrew Jackson and of William Henry Harrison.
What action contributed to the beginning of the war of 1812?
Impressment of American sailors into the British navy
