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The War of 1812
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President Madison Takes Office
Tension between both the United States, and Britain was worsining when James Madison took office. Many American people were eager for war with Britain, known as "War Hawks" -
War Hawks Take Power
Many Americnas were extremely eager for war. These people were known as War Hawks. To let people know that they wanted war, they began to protest. -
Relations With Great Britain Worsen
In spring of 1812, realations between America and Great Britain bagan to worsen. Braitain told America that they would continue impressing (forcing american sailors to work for a british navy) sailors. Meanwhile, Native Americans were attacking frontier settlements. -
America Is Not Ready
Due to the budget cuts jefferson made when he was President, America was highly un-prepared for War. With only 16 warships, and fewer than 7,000 men, America had a great dis-advantage towards britain. -
Battle at Lake Erie
Though America had a better chance getting Lake Erie, both sides were aware of the importance of the lake, so a three hour battle broke out. -
Congress Declares War On Britain
In spring of 1812, congress finnaly agreed, and declared war on britain. -
Britain Blockades American Ports
By 1814, Britain had around 136 navy ships, blockading American ports. By the end of the war, Britain had shut down all American ports, stoping America from recieving the goods they needed. -
Invasion of Canada
American troops under General William Hull, invaded Canada from detroit. But soon retreated do to fear of being un-prepared. -
USS Constitution Scores a Victory
A major sea battle was fought at the beginning of the war. In August of 1812, the USS Constitution beat the British war Guer-Riere. -
Battle of Lake Erie
Though America had a better chance with winning Lake Erie, both sides were fully aware of the importance of having this lake under their control. So, a three hour war broke out between both sides. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
In March of 1814, a battle broke out at Horseshoe Bend. The cause of this battle was Creek Warriors attacking many South American settlements. -
Washington DC Attacked and Burned
A British force marced into the city of Washington DC planning to attack the White House. Soon aware of what was going to happen, Dolley Madison gatherd James Madison's (her husband) important papers, and fled the area. -
The Writting of the Star Spangled Banner
The "Star Spangled Banner" was written to tell the story of Francis Scott Key's night watch during the war. It soon became very popular, had music written for it, and later was set as The United States National Anthem. -
The Hartford Convention
A group of Federalists met in Hartford,Connecticut. Some delagets suggested for New England to withdraw from the U.S. With the war being over, and a treaty in progress, the suggestion was soon denied and the meeting quickly ended. -
Treaty of Ghent
Peace talks began in Ghent, Belgium. On Christmas eve of 1814, the two sides signed the Treaty of Ghent, ending the war. -
Battle of New Orleans
News of the new Treaty took some time to get around. During that time, the last battle was fought, known as the Battle of New Orleans. American forces under control of General Andrew Jackson won a stunning victory over the British.
