War of 1812

By kerrigan.grace
  • Embargo Act

    Embargo Act

    Created by Thomas Jefferson, an attempt to punish the British for forcing American trading ships to dock in their ports and pay tax before getting to their destination.
  • The United States declares war on Great Britain

    The United States declares war on Great Britain

    Starting the War of 1812
  • River Raisin

    River Raisin

    This Battle lasted several days it was supposed to be a battle to capture a town. The United States won the battle.
  • The Battle of St. Micheal's

    The Battle of St. Micheal's

    It got its name "The town that fooled the British" from the time it figured out that the British were attacking from the water.
  • Burning of Washington, D.C.

    Burning of Washington, D.C.

    The British troops invaded Washington, DC and burned it down. They also set fire to other national landmarks and the White House
  • Battle of Bladensburg

    Battle of Bladensburg

    The Battle of Bladensburg was fought in Maryland on August 24, 1814 and this British victory left Washington D.C. perilously open to British invasion.
  • Battle of Lake Champlain

    Battle of Lake Champlain

    A battle where they saved the British from invading New York via the Hudson River valley.
  • Battle of Fort McHenry

    Battle of Fort McHenry

    When the British lost their land assault on Baltimore but this was a turning point in the war that lead both sides to a peace agreement. The National Anthem was inspired by this event.
  • Treaty of Ghent is signed

    Treaty of Ghent is signed

    The treaty that ended the war of 1812 and made all conquered territory was to be returned.
  • Battle of the Sink Hole

    Battle of the Sink Hole

    This was a battle between the Missouri Rangers and the Sauk Indians that were lead by Black Hawk.