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Madison takes office
Tension was high with Britain when taking office.
Britain armed Indians in the Northwest.
Resented impressment of U.S. ships by Britain. -
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The War of 1812
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War Hawks take power
Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun became House of Representitives leaders.
Supporters were war hawks.
War with Britain might harm U.S. trade. -
Relations with Great Britain Worsen
Britain still impressed sailors.
Indians began attacks on frontier settlements. -
Congress declares War on Britain
Congress declares war on Britain.
Britain was still fighting in Europe.
Britain didn't want U.S. demands.
Britain provided the Indians support to protect Canada. -
America is not ready for war
Jefferson weakened the military.
Only had 16 warships.
Fewer than 7,000. -
Britain Blokades American Ports
Britain set up blokades.
British navy had 135 warships blockading Americans.
Britain was able to close off U.S. ships. -
Invasion of Canada
Invaded Canada from Detroit.
Lost from retreating.
Won in Lake Erie.
