War of 1812

War of 1812

  • Jefferson's Offer

    Jefferson's Offer

    Thomas Jefferson offered natives option to assimilate into white culture or be forced westward.
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    Napoleonic Wars

    Caused tensions between America, France and Britain to arise. Held back British offense in America until it ended. Only then could the British have full attention on America
  • Chesapeake-Leopard Incident

    Chesapeake-Leopard Incident

    Example of British impressment on American ships. After US government condemns British actions, Britain refuses to recall impressment.
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    Embargo Act

    Act preventing America trading with the world. Led to an economic disaster.
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    Non-Intercourse Act

    Replaced Embargo act. Prohibited trade with France and Britain
  • Macon's Bill No. 2

    Macon's Bill No. 2

    Replaced Non-Intercourse Act. Reestablished trading relations with France and Britain.
  • Battle of Tippecanoe

    Battle of Tippecanoe

    Americans won against united natives
  • America Declares War

    America Declares War

    Madison pressured by War Hawks in Congress to declare war against British
  • Battle of Put-In-Bay

    Battle of Put-In-Bay

    Americans win control of Lake Eerie
  • Battle of Thames

    Battle of Thames

    Tecumseh dies, Native Confederacy crumbles
  • Battle at Horseshoe Bend

    Battle at Horseshoe Bend

    Andrew Jackson abandons plans to invade Florida, kills a bunch of Creek Natives. Ends up getting promoted.
  • British Burn Down White House

    British Burn Down White House

    In revenge for Americans burning down Toronto
  • Battle of Plattsburgh

    Battle of Plattsburgh

    American victory, secured northern border
  • Victory at Fort McHenry

    Victory at Fort McHenry

    Americans defeat British navy. Francis Scott Key writes Star Spangled Banner
  • Americans Seize Pensacola

    Americans Seize Pensacola

    Andrew Jackson seizes Spanish fort in Florida. Demonstrates United State's ability to take Florida by force.
  • The Hartford Convention

    The Hartford Convention

    Some Federalists wanted to secede from the nation as they thought they were losing the Britain. Killed the Federalist party
  • Treaty of Ghent

    Treaty of Ghent

    Literally did nothing. All territory remained the same, and negotiations with natives were called off.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Battle of New Orleans

    Andrew Jackson won, but it was after the Treaty of Ghent was signed. Only influence it had was crushing the Hartford Convention after they received news of the victory.
  • Rush-Bagot Treaty

    Rush-Bagot Treaty

    Demilitarized the US-Canadian border (eventually)