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The War of 1812
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President Madison Takes Office
James Madison took the office on March 4, 1809. Americans were angry at Britain for arming Native Americans in the Northwest. Also, Americans resented the British for taking sailors and making fight for Britain -
America is not ready for war
June 18th, 1812, Congress declared war on Britian. However the Americans weren't prepared to fight against the British in a war. Many soldiers were not well trained and not ready to fight in the war. The government offered them money and land to serve in the army so many joined, but left after only a few months -
Invasion of Canada
In July 12th, 1812, American troops invaded canada from Detroit, Michigan. The American troops were under command of General Willian Hull. General William Hull was insure because he feared himself that he didn't have any soldiers and soon would retreat. -
Battle of Lake Erie
The American forces had better luck on Lake Erie in September 10, 1813. The American flagship was damaged and American Commander, Oliver Hazard Perry gone to a different ship. They continue to fight the battle until americnas won. Perry made a dramatic message " We have met the enemy and they are ours." -
Battle of Thames
In October 5, 1813 General William Henery Harrison pursued Tippecanoe. Tecumsen the Indian died in the battle of Thames. The fight ended and Native Americans gave up the land in Thames to white. -
Washington, D.C. Attacked and Burned
The British capture and burned the White House. The White House apparently was burned but not destroyed. Thunderstorm put out the flames and the White House was saved. -
Attack on Baltimore
From September 12, 1814 to September 13, 1814, the British and Americans were fighting in Baltimore at Fort McHenry.During the early morning of September 13, 1814, Americans won the battle. The British retreated and they went to New Orleans which began their last battle. -
Writing of the Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key saw the attack at Fort McHenry. The American flag was still waving after the attack on Fort McHenry.He was so moved by the site, he wrote a poem called, "The Star Spangled Banner". In 1931, Congress made it the National Anthem of the United States. -
Battle of New Orleans
The last battle was at New Orleans, Louisiana. British tried to attack but American troops would not be stopped. More than
2,000 Brtish troops died during this battle which the Americans won. This battle helped them to win the war.
