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Britain and France go to war. America is told that they can continue trading with both countries if they remain neutral.
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Barbary pirates seize the U.S. warship Philidelphia
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Tripoli agree to stop asking for a tribute from the U.S. but the U.S. must pay a $60,000 ransom for their captured soldiers
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The British Navy attacks the American vessel, Chesapeake
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Madison is elected as the new President.
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Harrison defeats the Prophets at Tippecanoe
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Madison askes congress to declare war on Britain