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Relations with Britain worsened steadily in the early months of 1812. In June congress declared war on Britain.
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War hawks were demanding an invasion of Canada. They expected Canadians to welcome the chance to throw off British rule. General William Hull invaded Canada from Detroit. Fearing he did not have enough soliders he soon retreated. Gerneral Isaac Brock sent Native Americans and British soliders, and captured over 2,000 men.
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A major sea battle was fought and the USS constitution defeated the British warship (riere) the constitutions nickname was "Old Ironsides" because British artillery fire bounced off the ship's thick wooden hull.
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Creek warriors attacked southern settlements and Andrew Jackson took command of the American forces in Georgia.
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Andrew Jackson defeated the Creeks at battle of the Horseshoe Bend. The treaty that ended the fighting forced the Creeks to give up millions of acres of land,
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The British wanted to attack the nation's capital. The presidents wife Dollley Madison gathered the important papers and fled the White house. The British set fire to several government buildings including the White House.
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Delegates suggested that New England states withdraw from the United States. While the delegates talked, news of a peace treaty arrived. With the war done, the Hardford Convention quickly ended.
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By this time Britain was tired of war
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The two sides signed the Ghent which ended the war.
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News of the treaty toke several weeks to reach the United States. During that time, the two sides fought one more battle. Under the American forces of Andrew Jackson, they won a stunning victory over the British at the battle of New Orleans
