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The War of 1812
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President Madison takes office
Connections with Britain are very close to ending. Americans are furious that Britain armed Native Americans and stole American sailors. The country's honor was at steak -
War halks takes power
War halks: someone who is egar for war against Britain. New Englanders said war with Britain would harm american trade. -
Relations with Britain worsen
England would continue impressing soldiers.Natives start new attaks on frontier settlers. In June, Congress snaps -
Congress declares war on Britain
War did not come at a good time for Britain for they were still at war with Europe. The would not refuse war.they supported the native in battle. -
America is not ready
scince Jefferson cut millitary budget, it weakened the millitary.only 16 ready war ships. an army of less than 7,000 -
Britain blockades US ports
Blockade: the action of shuting of a port r road to prevent people or supplise from going through. 135 war ships blockedall ports shut off untill war's end -
Invasion of Canada
Damands to invade Canada were present befor the war as well. what was expected was welcomes and a chance to throw off British rule. General William hull had second thoughts and retreated back to the US -
USS Constitutio scores a victory
A major sea battle was fought. USS Constitution destroys British warship Guerriere. USS Constitutio was nicknamed "old Ironsides". -
Battle of Lake Erie
Both sides knew the importance of controlling the Great Lakes. a 3 hour battle fewed at Put-In-Bay. The American flag ship is badly damaged. -
Battle at Horseshoe Bend
Natives suffered defeat in the south. Andrew Jackson leads American forcesin Georgia.Jackson beats the Creeks at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend -
Washington D.C. attacked and burned.
The british decided to try a new tactic,attakc and burn washington D.C. British forces March through the city. Polley Madison (The President's wife) took the president's importan papers and fleadwith the President. -
Writing the Star Spangled Banner
Writen on the back of an envalope. It told of his nights watch.In 1931, Congress made it the national anthem. -
Hardfort Convantion
a series of meeting from December 15,1814- Jan 5 1815. Discussed stuff about the War of 1812. Discussed removing the 3/5 compramise. -
Treaty of Ghent
This treaty ended the war. Returned everythin back to how is started, befor the war. News about the treaty took several weeks. -
Battke of New Orleans
The final major battle of The War of 1812. American forces lead by Andrew Jackson. Britain attacked New Orleans to seize it
