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Timespan of the War of 1812
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Franco-British War 1803
France and Britain went to war and America wanted no part of it. -
French British War at a Stalemate
The War had reached a stalemate. Britain owned sea, France tookmajority of Europe. Both tried to cut off each others trade. -
Britain's Blockade
British blockaded Europes coast and banned neutral trade in ports under French control. -
Embargo Act
Congress passed Embargo Act, which forbade all Americans to leave for foreign ports. -
1808 Election
Election between Madison and George Clinton and their Federalist opponents. Republicans lost all New England except Vermont. -
Jefferson repeals Embargo
Jefferson signs congress bill repealing the Embargo Act. -
Madison's Restriction
Madison makes a law that removed all restrictions on trade. He wanted France and Britain to agree to American terms. -
America goes to War
Madison decides to enter the war to fight against the British. -
America Frustrated
American patience with Britain began to decline. -
Officially Declared
Madison asks congress to declare war on June 1st 1812. -
Britain Blockades America
Britatin had tightly blockaded the American coast from Long Island to Georgia. -
US Success
United States is successful in its Canadian campaign. -
Jackson Leads Militia
General Andrew Jackson leads a troop of Tennessee militia men against creek Indians. -
Napoleon Goes Down
British finally defeated Napoleon in Europe and could now send troops to America. -
Treaty of Ghent
Americans and British signed the Treat of Ghent. -
British Surrender
British atacked Jackson's defenses the British surrendered after half an hour.
