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The War of 1812
Jarod Sawyer
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President Madison takes office
Americans were angry at Britain for arming Native Americans in the Northwest. But, Americans also resented the pressment of American sailors by the British. -
War Hawks Take Power
Warhawks are those who are eager for war with Britain. Opposition to war was strongest in New England. Many New Englander believed war with Britain would harm American trade. -
Relations with Great Britain Worson
Relations with Britain worsen steadily within these months. In spring, the British told the United States that they would continue impressing sailors. -
Congress Declares War on Britain
Native Americans in the Northwest began new attacks on frontier settlements. War didn`t come at a good time for the British, who were still at war in Europe but, Britain wasn`t willing to meet American demans, just to avoid war. -
America is not Ready for War
Jefferson`s spending cuts had weakened American military strength, The navy had only 16 warships ready for action. the army also was small, with fewer than 7,000 men. -
Britain Blockades America Ports
"A Blockade, is the action of shutting a port or road to prevent people or supplies from coming into an area or leaving it." After reinforcing their troops, the British were able to close off all American ports by war`s end. -
Invasion of Canada
"Genral William Hull was unsure of himself.:" Fearing he didn`t have enough soldiers, he soon retreated. The British commander, General Isaac Brock, took advantage of their confusion. His army of British soldiers and Native American warriors quickly surrounded Hull`s army, and forced it to surrender. -
USS Constitution scores a victory
The USS constitution defeated the British warship Guerriere in a fierce battle. To the Americans, it seemed if the constitution were made out of iron. -
Battle of Lake Erie
American commander, Oliver Hazard Perry, switched to another ship because the flag ship was badly damaged, continued the fight and it was won. -
Battle of Thames
As the British and their Native American allies retreated, the Americans under General William Henery Harrison`s command, Pursuted them, they followed the British into Canada, defeating them until the end. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
The treaty that ended the fighting forced the creeks to give up millions of acres of land. The British finally defeated Napoleon. This allowed Britain to send many more troops across the Atlantic to fight agaist the United States. -
Washington, D.C Attacked and Burned
A British force marched into the city. Dolley Madison, the President`s wife, gathered up the President`s important papers and fled the White House. The British set fire to several government buildings, including the White House. Americans were shocked to learn that their army couldn`t defend Washington D.C. -
The Wrighting of the Star Spangled Banner
At dawn, Key saw the American flag still over the fort. The Americans had beaten off the Attack, and the poem became popular and was set to music. In 1931, Congress made it the national anthem of the United States. -
Attack on Baltimore
Their first objective was Fort McHenery, which defended the city`s harbor, and British warships bombardede the fort throughout the night. -
Hartford Convention
Some delegates at the Hartford Convention suggested that the New England states secede (or withdraw), from the United States, while the delegates debated, news of the Peace treaty arrived, with the war over, the Hartford Convention quickly ended. -
Treaty of Ghent
The two sides (Britain and the United States), signed the treaty of Ghent, which endede the war. The treaty returned things to the way they have been before the war. News of the treaty took several weeks to reach the United States, and in that time, the two sides fought one more battle. -
Battle of New Orleans
At the battle, American forces under General Andrew Jackson won a stunning victory over the British. Once and for all, the United States secured its independence from Britain. European nations would nowhave to treat the young republic with respect. Pride at this achievement brought the confidence of the Americans to a new height.