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Napoleon became emperor of France
He wanted to conquer most of Europe, and was almost successful. -
29 years after the treaty to end the Revolution had been signed.
The british still held onto their forts. They would not let settlers move west. -
United States declared war on Great Britain
The American forces invaded Canada, still a British colony , with high hopes of conquering british territory. -
Major Armistead had hired Mary Pickersgill to sew a huge flag, 30 foot high and 42 feet wide.
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McHenry won the war
Mr.Key looked through his telescope. there in the early morning light, he saw the huge American flag waiving proudly over Fort Mchenry -
In Europe, The British defeated Napoleon
Now they were able to focus their energy againse the United States. To get revenge on the United States for burning the capital of Canada. -
The British prepared to attack Baltimore.
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Americans signed a treaty of peace in Ghent, Belgium.
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General Andrew Jackson defeated the British
