War of 1812

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

Jefferson Purchased the Louisiana Territory. Louisiana Purchase was double the size of the US. It was 15million dollars.

Jefferson was re-elected

Nov 2, 1804

This was jeffersons second term. He served his first and then John Adams was president. Then he was re-elected.

British Immpresment

Jun 22, 1805

British took American Navy people and Brought them to their own Amry. They is called imppresment. The americans were not happy and wanted to fight them.

Madison brought us to war with Britian

Apr 20, 1812

WAR of 1812. Some people did not want to go to war. This people were Federalists.

Americans Burnt down York

Apr 27, 1813

British's capital (present day Toronto). It was called York. This was a major battle for America.

British Burnt DC

Aug 21, 1814

British's biggest victory. They burnt down the Capital Building. Also burnt presidensial mansion.

Treaty of Gent ended war

Dec 24, 1814

This treaty ended the War. Not everyone heard that the war was over. It was signed in Present day Belguim.

Americans attacked New Orleans

Jan 8, 1815

Biggest win for America. They didn't know that the Treaty of Gent was signed. Lead by General Andrew Jackson.