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Madsion was involved, and it took place in America. Tension with Britain was high. The Americans were mad because Britain armed the Native Americans.
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Henry Klay and John C Caloun and their supporters were war hawks. It took place in America. The War with Britain could harm American trade.
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Britain told the United States they would continue impressing sailors. Native Americans in the Northwest began new attacks on frontier settlements.
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In June, Congress declared war on Britain
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Jeferson's spending cuts had weakened military strength. The navy only had 16 warships ready for action. the army also was small, with fewere than 7,000 men.
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By 1814, the Britain navy had 135 warships blackading American ports. After reinforcing their troops, the British were able to shut down or close all American ports.
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Even before th war began war hawks wanted and invasion on Canada. General William Hull invaded Canada from Detroit. Hull was scared that he didn't hane enough soildiers.
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USS Constitution defeated British warships
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Both sides were aware of the impotance of controlling the lake. the batte lasted 3 hours.
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Creek warriors attacked several southern American settlements. Andrew Jackson took command of American forces in Georgia
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The British set fire to several goverment buildings. Washingtons wif gathered important papers and fled the white house.
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On the back of an old envelope, key wrote a poem the he called, "The Star Spangled Banner". It told the story of his nights watch.
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a group of federalist met in Hartford Conneticut. Some delagates for Hartford Convention suggested the the New England States secede.
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Britain had tired war. On Christmas Eve 1814 the 2 sides joined together and signed the Ghent treaty, which ended war.
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In January 1812, American forces under General Andrew Jackson won a stunning victory over the British.
