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One of the most influential battles that occurred before the War of 1812. Caused Tecumseh to raise a force against the Americans
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America declares war on the British exactly 37 years, 1 month, 30 days after the colonists fought at the Battles of Lexington and Concord
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This declaration comes 205 days after the US declared war
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The Americans win at York (Modern Day Toronto)
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After the Battle of York America decides to evacuate after their victory
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Native leader Tecumseh is killed
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Andrew Jackson wins the Battle of Horseshoe Bend effectively ending the Creek War
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British Forces invade the capital and burn the whole city
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Fort McHenry withstands 27 hours of bombardment from the British Navy
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Francis Scott Key writes the poem which will later become our National Anthem
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Andrew Jackson and his army defeat British forces at New Orleans
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2 years and 8 months after the start of the war the Treaty of Ghent is declared
