The War of 1812

By Dennis Shashkov
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    The war of 1812

  • British blockade of france

    Blockade (or seal off) France from other countries.

  • Impressment

    Kidnapping english-speaking men for military service.

  • Embargo act

    Stops US sea trade.

  • Chesapeake incident

    A british ship sinks the Chesapeake.

  • Battle of Tippecano

    The US defeats Indians at the battle of Tippecano

  • Oliver Hazard Perry

    Defeted a british fleet on lake Erie.

  • Treaty of Ghent

    The treaty that ended the war of 1812

  • Battle of New Orleans

    Andrew jackson becomes the hero of New Orleans, after taking control for America