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The British Navy Begins the Practice of Impressment
This is really the beginning of "The War of 1812" period because this is the root cause of the problem shown on a grand scale, as the British are not respecting the citizenship of the United States Citizens and they were interfering with trade. -
An American ship is fired upon by a British Vessel
The American ship Chesapeake is fired upon by the British ship Leopard causing an international incident. -
James Madison Becomes President
James Madison is sworn in as the 4th President of the United States. -
The Battle of Tippecanoe
Considered the first battle of the War of 1812, takes place between Tecumseh's brother, The Prophet, and William Henry Harrison's army. -
The United States Declares War on Britain
The United States under James Madison declares war on Great Britain. -
US Forces Capture York and Burn it
The United States Forces capture York and burn it. York is now Toronto. -
Negotiations Begin in Ghent
Peace treaty negotiations begin in Ghent between the British and Americans. -
The Treaty of Ghent
Treaty between Britan and The US ending the war of 1812. The treaty didn't create any major land gains for either side but created respect for the US by Britan. The convention took place Decemeber 24th 1818 in Ghent Belgium. -
Washington DC Burned by British
The British capture Washington DC and burn it in retaliation for the buring of York. -
The Battle Of New Orleans
It was a battle on January 8th 1815 in New Orleans fought by Andrew Jackson and won by the Us at the end of the war that was unnecessary because a peace treaty had already been signed several weeks prior (Treaty of Ghent). The british commander was General Sir Edward Pakenham.
