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The War of 1812
Samantha Porter
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President Madison takes office
Amweicans got angry at Britian because they armed Native Americans in the North West. -
War Hawks Take Power
War Hawks were those whowere eager for war with Britan.Opposition to War was strongest in New England. -
Relaations with Great Britain Worsen
The Britishg told the United States that they would continue to impress sailors. -
Congress Declares War on Britain
The War did not come at a good time fort Britiun,however Britin was not willing to meet Ameriucan demands. -
America is not ready for War
When War began Americans were certin they would win.The United States was actully not perpared for war,Jeffersons spending cuts had weekened. -
Britain Blockades American Ports
The British set up blockaids,(The actiopn of shutting a port or road tpo prevent people or supplies freom copming and/or leaving. -
Invasion of Canada
British had 135 warships blockaiding American ports.After reinforcing troops were able to blockaid ports. -
USS Constitution scores a victory
The USS cconstitution defeated the British. Warship Guerriere(gai ree AIR) in fierce battle. -
Battle of lake Erie
The new British straegy was to attack the Nations capital,Washington,D.C., -
Battle of Thames
Greek Warriors attacked Many American setelers., -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Canada defeated the Greek Wairrors.The treaty force the Greeks to give up. -
Washington,DC Attacked and Burned
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The Writing of the Star Spangaled Banner
On the back of and old envolpe key wrote a poem called "The Star Spangaled Banner".It told the story of his nights watch. The poem became popular and set to music. -
Hartford Convention
Britqin han tired of War .Peace talked in Ghent.,Belgium. -
Treaty of Ghent
On Cristmas Eve the two sides signed a treaty, The treaty of Ghent, -
Battle of New Orleans
European Nations did not agree , so Britian and America had to fight Against the European Nations.
