The War of 1812

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    The War of 1812

    Samantha Porter
    Period 6
  • President Madison takes office

    President Madison takes office

    Amweicans got angry at Britian because they armed Native Americans in the North West.
  • War Hawks Take Power

    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

    Relaations with Great Britain Worsen

    The Britishg told the United States that they would continue to impress sailors.
  • Congress Declares War on Britain

    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

    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

    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

    Invasion of Canada

    British had 135 warships blockaiding American ports.After reinforcing troops were able to blockaid ports.
  • USS Constitution scores a victory

    USS Constitution scores a victory

    The USS cconstitution defeated the British. Warship Guerriere(gai ree AIR) in fierce battle.
  • Battle of lake Erie

    Battle of lake Erie

    The new British straegy was to attack the Nations capital,Washington,D.C.,
  • Battle of Thames

    Battle of Thames

    Greek Warriors attacked Many American setelers.,
  • Battle of Horseshoe Bend

    Battle of Horseshoe Bend

    Canada defeated the Greek Wairrors.The treaty force the Greeks to give up.
  • Washington,DC Attacked and Burned

    Washington,DC Attacked and Burned

  • The Writing of the Star Spangaled Banner

    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

    Hartford Convention

    Britqin han tired of War .Peace talked in Ghent.,Belgium.
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty of Ghent

    On Cristmas Eve the two sides signed a treaty, The treaty of Ghent,
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Battle of New Orleans

    European Nations did not agree , so Britian and America had to fight Against the European Nations.