Fenian Raids
1866 · 19th Century
The Fenian Brotherhood, Irish-American Civil War veterans, launched raids into British North America in 1866, including attacks at Fort Erie and the Battle of Ridgeway on June 2. Their goal was to seize Canadian territory to pressure Britain into granting Irish independence. These raids helped build support for Canadian Confederation in 1867.
Key Figures
John O'NeillLieutenant Colonel Alfred Booker
Locations
Fort ErieRidgewayBuffalo
Topics
canadaFenian BrotherhoodOrange OrderIreland
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