The war of 1812

The War of 1812

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  • Freedom

    Two Shawnee Brothers began urging Native Americans resistance. Significance=Got Freedom
  • Act

    Act

    The Embargo Act was passed. Significance=Made Trade Harder

  • Repeal

    Repealed the Embargo Act. Significance=Made it easier for country to trade

  • Britain

    Relations with Britain worsen steadily. Significance=Didn't Help Later On

  • General William

    American troopsunder General William Hull invaded Canada from Detroit. Significance=Hull didn't have enough troops so he gave up

  • Warship

    Use Constituition defeated the British warships. Significance=We won against most poweful navy and gave ourselves confidence
  • Put-In-Bay

    Put-In-Bay

    Three hour battle took place at Put-In-Bay (west part of the lake). Significance=Oliver Perry wouldn't give up even after his ship was badly damaged
  • Capital

    Capital

    British force marched into Washington, D.C. Significance=They burned the capital
  • Our National Anthem

    Our National Anthem

    British warships bomarded the fort at night. Significance=The Star Spangled Banner was created and is still sung today