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Embargo Act of 1807
The Embargo Act of 1807 was passed, halting all trade between the US and Europe. The act backfired and crippled the economy. -
The Battle of Tippecanoe
The Battle of Tippecanoe was a victory over the Shawnee Indians, led by Major General William Henry Harrison. Although both sides suffered equal losses, the battle helped the U.S. and Harrison's reputation. -
Start of the war
The war of 1812 started between the UNited States and Great Britain. The US declaed war on Great Britain. -
British capture Ft. Mackinac
War broke out between the U.S. and Great Britain came from Fort St. Joseph to Mackinaw Island. Being the first land engagement oof the War of 1812 in the U.S., the British capture Fort Mackinac. -
Harrison's rise
William Henry Harrison was made commander of the Army of the Northwest. Being promoted to major general, he worked hard to whip his army into shape. -
The Batlle of Frenchtown
The battle of Frenchtowm was a crushing British victory during the war of 1812. On the morning of January 22, the British commander, Colonel Henry Proctor started out early to surprise the Americans.. After a lot of fighting, casualties, and injured soldiers, the U.S. surrendered 550 troops. -
The Battle of Lake Erie
Nine small ships defeated a squadron of six British vessels in the battle of Lake Erie. This event in the war of 1812 secured the Northwest Territory, opened supply lines, and lifted the nation's morale. -
Battle of the Thames
General Harrison led ana rmy against British soldiers and Native American warriors. The British soldiers fled or surrendered and Tecumseh died on in battle. The Inidians lost their powerful leader so they couldn't stop the Americans from sezing land anymore. -
Tecumseh dies in battle
The day Tecumseh was killed at the battle of the Thames. Who exactly killed him is still questioned. He was significant to the War of 1812 because he was part of the fall of detroit. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
General Andrew Jackson's army attacked Chief Menawa's warriors at a horseshoe shaped bend. By dark, at least 800 of Chief Menawa's 1000 tropps were dead. The Treaty of Fort Jackson was signed to end the conflict; Alabama came out of this and was admitted to the Union in 1819. -
Battle of Chippewa
British and US troops fought at Chippewa, Canada that resulted in American victory. This battle proved that the young country could hold its own and become a professional milita. -
Battle of Plattsburgh
This battle was the turning point of the war. The US navy had defeated the world's strongest naval power on Lake Champlain. -
The Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardement of Fort McHenry and wrote a poem called "The Defence of Ft. McHenry." It was then changed to a song "The Star Spangled Banner." -
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812. The war if considered staus quo ante bellum (state existing before the war). -
The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was fought weeks after a peace treaty was signed between the US and great Britain. It was led by General Andrew Jackson and they mauled the British.
