-
Period: to
The War of 1812
-
President Madison takes office
James Madison was raised in Flordia. He took office when he was 58 years old. He helped form the Bill of Rights and was reffered to as "The father of the constitution." -
War Hawks Take Power
The War Hawks were about 20 Democratic Republicans who were eager for war with Britian. The War Hawks took power and hurt the U.S economy. -
Relations with Great Britain Worsen
Britian was angered because they were not eager for war. They just didnt want the United States to have any part of Canada. Britian tried to 'take down' states that wanted war. -
America is not Ready for War
America at 1812 was not at its best. The America was a new country and their Navy was weak. Also the economy was low so they were tight on money. -
Congress Declares War on Britain
The U.S congress finally officialy declares war on Britian. This is the Start of the War of 1812 that will last for 2 years. -
Britain Blockades American Ports
Britain blockades American Ports and hopes to cut America off from the Sea. This hurts the U.S because they now would have to ship goods across land. -
Invasion of Canada
The U.S thought that Canada could easily be overrun. If they succeeded they would surround and capture the strong, Quebec City. -
USS Constitution scores a victory
The U.S.S Constitution defeated the British Warship, Guerriere ii. The Constitution was given the nickname "Old Ironsides." -
Battle of Lake Erie
The U.S took down Captain Oliver Hazzared Perry's ship. After that he took command of the U.S ship. -
Battle of Thames
Tecumsleh, the Native American, died during the Battle of Thames. With him not leading, the indian confederation completley fell apart. Andrew Jackson took command of the U.S and they won. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
The Native Americans attacked Horseshoe Bend. This attack broke the treaty and so the Native Americans lost lots of land. -
Washington, D.C Attacked & Burned
The British invaded Washington D.C and burnt down the White House. James Madison's wife grapped important belongings and files then fled the White House. Americans were in shock on how they did it so easily. -
Attack on Baltimore
The British were now in Baltimore Maryland. Britian tried to take down Fort Mchenry. America killed over 46 British soldiers which caused the other soldiers to retreat. -
Writing of the Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key watched the Battle Of Baltimore and saw that the flag was still there. He decided to write a poem called the Defense of Fort. Mchenry. It was later named the Star Spangled Banner and proposed as the U.S national anthem. -
Hartford Convention
The Hartford convention was a meeting of Federalists who were against war. The New England States threatned to leave the Union if the War continued. -
Treaty of Ghent
The United States and Britain were getting tred of the War. They met up in Ghent,Belgium. On Christmas Eve both signed the Treaty of Ghent. The war was finally over. -
Battle of New Orleans
The news of the peace treaty took a few weeks to reach the U.S. During that time they fought the last Battle. The United States killed over 386 British Soldiers. America won that Battle.
