The War of 1812

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    British Impress American Sailors

    Britian captures over 10,000 american citizens to serve on their ships
  • British Capture Fort Mackinac

    The United States lost this fort to a British invasion
  • Invasion Attempts in Canada

    the united states invades canada three times but fails every time
  • Battle of York

    U.S. troops took control of Great Lakes then burn York, which is the capital of Canada.
  • Battle of Lake Erie

    British naval attack was blocked by Captain Perry.
  • Battle of Plattsburgh

    U.S. secured northern border with victory over larger British force.
  • Battle of Plattsburgh

    Battle of Plattsburgh
    U.S. secured northern border with victory over larger British force.
  • British plan 3 part invasion

    British burned capital's buildings, the white house, but failed at destroying baltimore harbor
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty of Ghent
    British and American diplomats agreed on status quo ante bellum.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Battle of New Orleans
    Jackson's forces defeated the British. 700 British were killed, 1400 were wounded. 8 Americans were killed and 13 Americans were wounded.