War of 1812 Lane Lawson Trevor Odelberg

By asaylor

  • The Embargo Act

    America halted all trade with foriegn nations.

  • Embargo Act Repealed

    The Embargo act was abolished.

  • The Battle of Tippecanoe

    William Harrison defeats an Indian attack lead by Tecumseh's brother.

  • War Begins

  • War bill signed

    Madison signs the war bill.

  • The War of 1812 starts

    US President Madison delclares war on the British.

  • Brittish Blockade

    British forces blockade the American Atlantic coast.

  • The Battle of Frenchtown

    American troops were repeled by British and Indian troops.

  • The Battle of York (Toronto)

    American troops take control of the Great Lakes and burn the British city of York.

  • The Battle of Lake Erie

    Under the command of general Oliver Perry, the American navy defeats the Britsh on Lake Erie.

  • Battle of Thames

    General Harrison persues the Brittish and defeats them in Canada.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    The Treaty of Ghent was signed. It ended the war.

  • Battle of New Orleans

    Headed by General Jackson, America defeats the Britsh at New Orelans. The battle was unessary though, because the Treaty of Ghent was already signed.

  • Battle of Horseshoe Bend

    Andrew Jackson defeats the Creek Indians.

  • The burning of Washington D.C.

    The British army ransacks Washington DC, burning the capitol building and the White House.

  • Battle of Lake Champlain

    America defeated the British in the battle of Lake Champlain.