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Tension with Britain was high when James Madison took office in 1809.
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Those who were excited for war with Britain. Henery Clay and John C.Calhoun became leaders in the House of Representatives.
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The British people told the U.S they would continue impressing sailors. Also Native Americans were still in war with Europe.
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Congress wanted war on Britian the war started at not some much a good time for Britain. Americans were sure that they wouldwin the war.
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United States was not prepared. Jefferson spending cuts had weakend the American military which was not good.
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There was 135 warships blocking American ships which was in 1814. British decided to set up a blockade.
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War Hawks demanded invansion on Canada they had the ability to throw off British rule. The person who invaded Canada was William Hull.
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Is the most famous sea battle of war of 1812 engaged the British frigate.
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Americans had better luck on Lake Erie. During battle the American flagship were badly damaged.
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March, 1814 Jackson was the one who defeated the battle of Horseshoe Bend the creeks gave millions of land away.
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Britsh set fire to some goverment buildings in Washington D.C. Americans were shocked that the army can not defend.
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The Star spangeled told the story about Francis Scott Key. Which became popular in 1931 congress made it a national anthem.
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Some delegates suggested that the New England states should withdraw from U.S. New of the peace of treaty arrived.Hartford soon ended.
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The treaty returned things to the way they had been before the war. Peace talks began in Ghent by 1814.
