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Embargo Act Passed
The Embargo Act was to keep American ships from trading in foreign ports. It was intended to punish the British and the French. This is significant because it was Thomas Jefferson's nonviolent resistance to British and French molestation of U.S. merchant ships carrying, or suspected of carrying, war materials and other items to European allies during the Napoleonic Wars.
McNamara, Robert. “How Did Thomas Jefferson's Punitive Law Backfire?” ThoughtCo, www.thouhtco.com/embargo-act-of-1807-1773316. -
James Madison becomes president
James Madison becomes the 4th president of the United States of America. This is significant because Thomas Jefferson continues along with the two-term presidency.
“James Madison.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 10 May 2021, www.biography.com/us-president/james-madison. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
The Battle of Tippecanoe was led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory. Thomas Jefferson's nonviolent resistance to British and French molestation of U.S. merchant ships carrying or suspected of carrying, war materials and other cargoes to European belligerents during the Napoleonic Wars.
“Battle of Tippecanoe.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 8 June 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Tippecanoe. -
US declares war
The United States of America declares war on the British on June 22, 1812, which is why it is called the war of 1812. This is significant, because this is the start of the War of 1812 for Americans.
“War of 1812.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 27 June 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_1812. -
Harrison resigns
William Henry Harrison resigned as the governor of Indiana Territory to become the Brigadier General. This is significant because he became a very important leader for the US army.
“William Henry Harrison.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 25 June 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Henry_Harrison. -
Britain declares war
Britain declares war on the United States of America. This is significant because Britain and the US have now declared war on each other.
“War of 1812.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 27 June 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_1812. -
James Madison's Second Term
James Madison is inaugurated as the president of the United States of America for his second term. This is significant because Madison is helping the US through the War of 1812.
“James Madison.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 10 May 2021, www.biography.com/us-president/james-madison. -
Battle of Thames
Tecumseh was killed at the Battle of Thames in 1813. This is significant because Tecumseh, the leader of the Indians was killed.
“Battle of the Thames.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 22 June 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Thames. -
Andrew Jackson Recruits
Andrew Jackson goes to Fayetteville, TN to recruit American forces to fight the Creeks in Alabama. This is significant because Andrew Jackson was an incredible general.
“Andrew Jackson.” The White House, The United States Government, 15 Jan. 2021, www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/andrew-jackson/. -
British burn the White House
The angry British burn down the White House as an attempt to seek revenge on the Americans. This is significant because this was the first attempt at a White House.
“British Troops Set Fire to the White House.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 16 Nov. 2009, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/british-troops-set-fire-to-the-white-house.