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British begin to impress American sailors and force them to work on British Ships.
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James Madison delivers a report regarding British interference and impressment of sailors.
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The American ship Chesapeake is fired upon by the British ship Leopard causing an international incident.
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Madison won the 1808 presidential election by a wide margin. He defeated Federalist Charles C. Pinckney and Independent Republican George Clinton.
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The Battle of Toppercanoe, considered the first battle of the War of 1812. Takes place between Tecumseh's brother, The Prophet, and William Henry Harrison's army.
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America declares war on Great Britain
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June - August, Riots break out in Balitmore in protest of the war.
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General William Hull enters Canada. It's the first of three failed attempts made by the U.S. to invade Canada. The British force to surrender of Ford Michilimackinac.
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General William Hill surrenders to General Isaav Brock at Detroit.
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General Isaac Brock is killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights
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Bristish and Indian allies repel American troops at the Battle of Frenchttown. American survivors are killed a few days after in the Raisin River Massacre
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The battle of Crysler's Farm starts in Canada
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Battle of Chippawa
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Peace treaty was signed
