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President
James Madison becomes president -
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James Madison Presidency
James Madison is elected -
Trade with France and Britain
Congress passed a law permitting direct trade with either France or Britain -
U.S. Census- 7.2 million
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Navy
The house refuses to enlarge the navy -
After War
Patriotism was felt differently during and after the war -
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States
Both Louisiana and Indiana become states! -
War
Madison knew the war was inevitable and he told congress such is the spectacle of injuries and indignities which have been heaped on our country. -
The War begins
The War of 1812 begins but doesnt start off great! -
War finances
Congress authorizes borrowing 25 million dollars for war costs -
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson attacks the creeks ( date not avabaible -
Treaty
Peace treaty signed -
Battle of Burnt Corn
This brings in the Creek Indians into the war -
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British attack and burn the Capitol and the White House. -
Low point for americans
British capture Washington D.C. -
Star Spangled Banner
Our national Anthem is wrote! -
Battle of New Orleans
Jackson, leading 4,000 militiamen, citizens, and regular soldiers, wins a resounding victory over 6,000 British forces in the Battle of New Orleans. -
Bill signed
Madison re-charts a new national bank in Philadelphia -
Henry Clay's bill
Madison vetoes Henry Clay's " Bonus Bill " -
Farwell Madison
James Monroe becomes our 5th President -
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson becomes president -
National Anthem
The Star Spangled Banner becomes our anthem