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Impression of US sailors
The British started impressing soldiers during their war with Napoleonic France. This issue caused many more issues and eventually led to the War of 1812.
Yost, Russell. “British Impressment.” The History Junkie, The History Junkie, 8 Nov. 2023, thehistoryjunkie.com/british-impressment/. -
James Madison became President
James Madison became president. This is important because he was the president during the War of 1812.
Brant, Irving. "James Madison". Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Jul. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Madison. Accessed 13 August 2024. -
America declares War
America declares War on Great Britain. This is important because it is the start of the War of 1812.
Heidler, David S. and Heidler, Jeanne T.. "War of 1812". Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Jul. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/event/War-of-1812. Accessed 13 August 2024. -
Fort Detroit
American General William Hull surrendered Fort Detroit without fighting. This was significant because America lost control of the whole Michigan area.
Perttu, Kenzie. “Fort Shelby/Fort Detroit.” Military History of the Upper Great Lakes, Military History of the Upper Great Lakes, 11 Oct. 2015, ss.sites.mtu.edu/mhugl/2015/10/11/fort-shelbyfort-detroit/. -
Britain declares war
Britain declares war on America. This was significant because it began the open warfare of the War of 1812.
Heidler, Jeanne T. and Heidler, David S.. "War of 1812". Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Jul. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/event/War-of-1812. Accessed 13 August 2024. -
James Madison is inaugurated for a second term
James Madison is elected president for the second term. This is important because James Madison was president for the rest of the war.
Brant, Irving. "James Madison". Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Jul. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Madison. Accessed 13 August 2024. -
Battle of Lake Erie
The battle of Lake Erie was basically a warship building contest that ended with an American victory. This resulted in American control of the Great Lakes and British supply lines being cut off.
Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Battle of Lake Erie". Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Lake-Erie. Accessed 13 August 2024. -
Battle of the Thames
The Battle of the Thames resulted in an American victory. During the retreat, Indian leader Tecumseh was killed. This was incredibly significant because it marked the end of Native American participation in the war.
Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Battle of the Thames". Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-the-Thames. Accessed 13 August 2024. -
The Burning of DC
The British fought at the Battle of Bladensburg and then marched to Washington DC where they burned the White House and several other buildings. This event was important because it demoralized Americans and destroyed our base of command.
Greenspan, Jesse. “When the British Burned Washington, D.C.” History.Com, A&E Television Networks, 29 Aug. 2018, www.history.com/news/the-british-burn-washington-d-c-200-years-ago. -
Bombardment of Fort McHenry
British ships bombarded the American Fort McHenry. The British failed to destroy the fort. This event inspired our national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner.
Smith, Whitney and Leepson, Marc. "flag of the United States of America". Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Jul. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/topic/flag-of-the-United-States-of-America. Accessed 13 August 2024. -
The end of the war
The War of 1812 ended with America signing the Treaty of Ghent. This was important because this was the end of the War of 1812.
Amazon.Com. Spend Less. Smile More., www.amazon.com/Namerican-Broadside-Massachusetts-Containing-Declaration/dp/B07DPBVGQ9. Accessed 13 Aug. 2024.