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Chesapeake Impressment
The American warship, the Chesapeake, was taken over by British soldiers. This event was a direct cause to the start of the War of 1812, and it completely enraged Americans, even the Federalists who previously ignored the impressment issue. -
The Embargo
Jefferson made the Embargo Act that prohibited American trade with Britain. Despite Jefferson's positive performance in earlier foreign affairs, the Embargo Act was completely ineffective, and it was more harmful to America than to England. It was later revised and eventually gotten rid of entirely during James Madison's presidency. -
James Madison Becomes President
James Madison officially becomes the fourth president of the United States of America. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
This was when William Henry Harrison led an army to defeat a group of Native Americans, led by Prophet. This group of Native Americans were a part of the Native American Confederacy that was started by Tecumseh. -
U.S.A. Declares War
James Madison, with encouragement from the war hawks, officially declares war on Great Britain. -
Great Britain Declares War on The Unites States
England once again entered a war with the United States, however, this time they would be fighting against a young, but established country. -
Madison's Second Term
James Madison is inaugurated for his second term as the president. -
Battle of Thames
In this battle, Tecumseh is killed after he reluctantly fled from Harrison and his army. The Native American Confederacy died along with Tecumseh in this battle. -
The Burning of the Capitol
British soldiers marched into Washington D.C. and set fire to the White House, and a large portion of the city itself. This event displayed great weakness for America. -
Battle at Fort McHenry
This was the battle where America defended Baltimore from being captured by the British and Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed by both America and Great Britain, and although it marked the end of the war, some fighting was still to occur. -
Battle of New Orleans
This was one of the largest battles of the war. Andrew Jackson led his army to victory in this battle against the British in New Orleans. -
The War Ends
After the Treaty of Ghent was ratified, it was eventually declared officially and the war was over.
