The War of 1812

  • Emperor of France

    Emperor of France
    Napoleon became the emperor of France.
  • Stop Napoleon

    Stop Napoleon
    The British declared war on France to put a stop to Napolen.
  • Treaty didnt seem so promising

    Treaty didnt seem so promising
    Even though a treaty had been signed to end the Revolution, the British still held onto their forts.
  • Declaring war

    Declaring war
    When James Madison was President, the United States declared war on Great Britain.
  • Start of the flag

    Start of the flag
    Major Armistead hired Mary Pickersgill to sew a huge flag.
  • Victory against Napoleon

    Victory against Napoleon
    The British defeated Napoleon
  • Looking through the telescope

    Looking through the telescope
    Mr. Key looked through his telescope. There, in the early morning light, he saw the huge American flag waiving over Fort McHenry
  • British preperation

    British preperation
    The British prepared to attack Baltimore
  • Peace treaty

    Peace treaty
    The Americans signed a treaty of peace in Ghent, Belgium
  • Famous Victory

    Famous Victory
    One of the more famous American Victory took place in New Orleans
  • Offical American Flag

    Offical American Flag
    The official American flag was established.