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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"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In spring of 1812, congress finnaly agreed, and declared war on britain.
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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.
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American troops under General William Hull, invaded Canada from detroit. But soon retreated do to fear of being un-prepared.
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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.
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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.
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In March of 1814, a battle broke out at Horseshoe Bend. The cause of this battle was Creek Warriors attacking many South American settlements.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Peace talks began in Ghent, Belgium. On Christmas eve of 1814, the two sides signed the Treaty of Ghent, ending the war.
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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.
