War of 1812

War of 1812

By chenooo
  • Napoleon became emperor of France

    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.

    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

    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.

    Major Armistead had hired Mary Pickersgill to sew a huge flag, 30 foot high and 42 feet wide.

  • McHenry won the war

    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

    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.

    The British prepared to attack Baltimore.

  • Americans signed a treaty of peace in Ghent, Belgium.

  • General Andrew Jackson defeated the British

    General Andrew Jackson defeated the British