-
Period: to
The War of 1812
-
President Madison Takes Office
There was tension between the British and the Americans. The American's hated the inpressments on their soldiers. -
War Hawks Take Power
They wanted war within the countries. Most people believed conflict with the British would have an affect on trade. -
Relations with Great Britian Worsen
The British told the United States that they would continue to impress their soldiers whilest Native Americans attacked. -
Congress Declares War on Britain
The British were still at war with Erupoe when the America's attacked. -
America is not Ready for War
The American's only had 7000 men and 16 war ships ready for action. Jefferson cut the military so he could save money. -
Britian Blockades American Ports
The British blocked American ports so we could not trade or get supplies. General Hull retreated, he feared he didn't have enough soldiers. The defeat was serious. -
Invasion of Canada
The American's invaded Canada through Detroit. -
USS Constitution Scores a Victory
The American's beat the Guerriere. The American's called the Constitution "Old Ironsides" because the hull was so thick the cannon balls couldn't go through. -
Battle of Lake Erie
The Battle of lake Erie was a big victory. We scared the Britains back into Canada. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
America defeated the Creeks which forced them to give up much of their land. -
Washington, D.C. Attacked and Burned
The British attacked the states capitol. The American's lost while Washington D.C. burned behind them. -
Writing the Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key because the flag didn't go down in the attack. He wrote it on a envelope. In 1931 this poem became our National Anthem. -
Hartford Convention
The Hartford Convention took place because they didn't know the Treaty was being signed soon. If the Treaty was not signed the New England States could have broke away from the U.S. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was what ended the war. Peace talks took place here. The treaty turned everything back to normal. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans took place after the treaty was signed, because it took several weeks for the news to reach America.
