What was the outcome of the Battle of Lake Erie?
British Victory
American Victory
Stalemate
No Battle
Answer
American Victory: The Battle of Lake Erie, fought on September 10, 1813, resulted in a decisive American victory. Led by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the American fleet captured or destroyed the entire British squadron under Captain Robert Heriot Barclay, securing control of Lake Erie for the United States. This victory boosted American morale and contributed to the eventual American victory in the War of 1812.
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