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One of the primary causes of the war -- British naval ships would attack American ships and forcefully draft U.S. seamen into the Royal Navy.
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This report sparked outrage among the Americans, and prompted the creation of the Monroe-Pinckney Treaty, which, unfortunately, failed to end the conflict.
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British ship, Leopard, fires upon and destroys the unprepared American ship, Chesapeake. Caused an uproared in America.
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Due to Chesapeake-Leopard affair, Jefferson bans trade with Britain. Ultimately didn't work, since American trade couldn't survive w/o British.
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Due to British interference (another cause of war), Americans battle the Natives. William Henry Harrison fights Tecumseh's men; wins.
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William Hull's forces surrender to General Isaac Brook and his Native alliances. Brook dies in Battle of Queenstown Heights three months later.
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Strong start from Americans, but they ultimately were torn apart by the British and Natives. Survivors were killed in massacre next day.
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Americans, under Captain Perry, defeat the British.
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American soldiers fought in and burned down the British city of York.
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American defeat against British and Canadian forces. Ultimately caused America to scrap its plans for taking over Canadian areas.
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Victory for American army during invasion of Canada.
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British burn down the White House at the capital in retaliation for the burning down of York. Madison and co flee.
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American victory that promptly ended British invasion, leading to the Treaty of Ghent.
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Final victory for Americans, widely considered the greatest land victory for Americans in the war. It made Andrew Jackson a hero.
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