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James Madison was elected as president in 1809.Relations with Britain were worsening and Americans honor was at stake.
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Early in 1810 ,two war hawks named Henry Clay (Kentucky) and John C. Kalhoun (South Carolina) became leaders in the House of Representatives.
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U.S. relations began to get worse with Britain early in the in 1812.Then,in spring, Britain informed the United States they would continue impressing sailors.
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Native Americans in the Northwest started new attacks on frontier settlements. These actions caused the Congress to declare war on Britian in June.
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America was sure they would win but then it became apparent the United States had become unprepared for war. Jefferson's cuts had made the military weak.
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By 1814 Britain had 135 warships blocking american ports. After reinforcing their troops, the British were able toclose all American ports.
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In July, Americans troops under General William Hull invaded Canada. In Hull's confusion British commander General Issac Brock defeated them.
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USS Constitution defeated the British warship Guerriere. The USS Constitution was thought to be iron because bullets bounced off of it.
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During the Battle of Lake Erie, the Americans flagship was badly damaged. The General switched ships and continued to fight until the battle was over. Creek warriors attacked several southern settlements.
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Jackson defeated the creeks. Andrew Jackson also took control of Georgia. Then a treaty was signed to end the battle.
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Britain's new stratage was to attack the capital. They also set fire to the buildings. The American army was to weak to defend Washington.
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The Star Spangled Banner was written on the back of an envolope. The song originated as a poem it became popular and was turned into a song. Later on it became the natoinal anthem.
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The Hartford Convention suggested that the New England states withdraw from the United States. While delegates debated, news of the peace treaty arrived and the Hartford Convention was over.
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The treaty of Ghent was the treaty that ended the war. News of the treaty took several weeks to reach thye United States. In that time, the two sides fought one more battle.
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The last battle of the War of 1812. The Americans were victorious in this final battle in New Orleans.
