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The War of 1812

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  • British impressment on American sailors

    British impressment on American sailors

    Of all the causes for the War of 1812, the impressment of American sailors into the Royal Navy was the most important for many Americans.
  • Jefferson imposes an embargo on Great Britain

    Jefferson imposes an embargo on Great Britain

    Thomas Jefferson imposes an embargo on Great Britain but it results in economic disaster for American merchants and is discontinued in 1809.
  • The Battle of Tippecanoe

    The Battle of Tippecanoe

    The Battle of Tippecanoe (in present-day Indiana), considered the first battle of the War of 1812, takes place between Tecumseh's brother, The Prophet, and William Henry Harrison's army.
  • America declares war on Britain

    America declares war on Britain

    The United States declared war on Britain in 1812. It did so because Britain refused to stop seizing American ships that traded with France—Britain's enemy in Europe. Sometimes there were also seizures of American sailors.
  • British burn Washington D.C.

    British burn Washington D.C.

    The British burn Washington, DC in retaliation for the burning of York. President James Madison flees the Capital.
  • The Treaty of Ghent

    The Treaty of Ghent

    The Treaty of Ghent: Americans and British diplomats agree to the terms of a treaty and return to the status quo from before the war.
  • The Battle of New Orleans

    The Battle of New Orleans

    Andrew Jackson defeats the British at the Battle of New Orleans.