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US Declares war on Britain
The US declared war on Great Britain on June 18th, 1812. It was declared as a result between a long “simmering dispute” with Great Britain. Britain had attacked the USS Chesapeake. Britain and the US had been disputing over northwest territories. Britain was supplying Native Americans with weapons. -
The constitution defeats Guerriere
The USS Constitution defeats the Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia. It was an hour long. The Guerriere was outnumbered in number and size of guns, and number of crewmen. The British were known for being good at ship to ship combat. The Guerriere eventually lost 2 of her masts and was “beyond saving”. The next day, they picked up the prisoners -
The Battle of Lake Erie
The British were running out of supplies. They needed control of Lake Erie in order to transport supplies. Once again, the British were outnumbered but still went to fight. It was more of an act of desperation than an act of courage. -
Battle of Thames
General William Henry Harrison led an army of 3,500 troops against 700 British soldiers and 1,000 Indian warriors. Still another time when the British lost. The British soldiers died, surrendered, or fled. This marked the end of Tecumseh’s Confederacy and the downfall of the Indians in Ohio. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Indians slaughtered people of all ages and genders. The Americans retaliated and but let the women and children leave first. The Americans had 3,000 roughly trained militia men. The American casualties: 49. Enemy Casualties: 550 -
Fort McHenry
The British attacked for 25 hours from ships outside of Baltimore harbor. The valiant defense of the Americans inspired Francis Scott Key to write what would later become our national anthem. -
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The Battle of New Orleans
A diverse group of soldiers, sailors, and militia defeated Britain’s finest white and black troops. -
The Hartford Convention
New England Federalists met at Hartford Connecticut. The war of 1812 was unpopular among commercial new England. By the time they set their minds straight, the war was already over. -
Treaty of Ghent
The treaty was proclaimed on February 18. In signing the treaty, the Americans sacrificed both of their primary goals of starting the war which were seizing northern territory and to stop the forcible boarding of US ships on the high seas.
