James Madison timeline

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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

  • 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