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At the time which Madison took office, tensions were high with Britain. America was mad at Britain for arming Native Americans. America resented the impressent of sailors.
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War Hawks were eager for battle with Britain. Some believed it would harm American trade. Relations between America and Britain worsened in 1812.
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British told America that the sailor impressent would continue. America began new attacks with others. And, finally, congress declared war.
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Congress finally declared war with Britain. Britain was already at war with Europe as well, so it had made it even harder on Britain. But Britain was not giving up yet. America was really confident that they would win. Confident, but not prepared.
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Since Jefferson cut the spending limits, they weakened. American military had strength. but not enough. They only had sixteen warships, and a very small army- Fewer than seven thousand men.
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By 1814, one hundred thirty-five warships were blockading American trade routes. Reinforced troops were called in. Eventually, all ports were closed off by ends war.
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The War Hawks demanded an invasion on Canada. They came up from Detroit and entered Canada. General Hull was leading the invasion. But, unsure of the invasion, General Hull retreated.
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America has finally won a battle. They defeated a British warship, Guerriére, in a fierce battle. They nicknamed the USS Constitution "Old Ironsides" becuase the British artillery bounced off the ships wooden hull. Hence, to America, the Constitution seemed to be made of iron.
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The Battle of Lake Erie was a three hour long battle. It took place at Put-In-Bay. The American flagship was badly damaged. The American commander, Oliver Hazard Perry, lead this battle.
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At the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, the Creeks attacked. Andrew Jackson took command of the battle in Georgia. At the end, the Creeks had to give up millions of acres of land due to the treaty that ended the war.
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Britains strategy: To attack Washington D.C. The British forced march into the city. The British had set fire to many of the government buildings.
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The Star Spangled Banner tells a story of ones view of a night. It was written by Francis Scott Key. It started to become popular. Eventually, people put music to it. Congress made it the National Anthem for America.
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Some delegates thought that New England states should secede from America. Then, news of a peace treaty arrived. The idea of the New England States seceding quickly ended due to the peace treaty arriving.
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The Treaty of Ghent officially ended the war. The Treaty also turned things back to the way they were before the war. Britain and Belgium had signed the treaty.
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Federalsit critics spoke out more strongly about the war. New Englanders in particular disliked the war. They disliked the war becuase the blockade had badly damged New England trade.
