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British begin to impress American sailors and force them to work on British Ships.
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The American ship Chesapeake is fired upon by the British ship Leopard causing an international incident.
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June, 1812: America declares war on Great Britain.
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Riots break out in Baltimore in protest of the war
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U.S. troops capture and burn the city of York (present-day Toronto).
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Andrew Jackson defeats the British at the Battle of New Orleans.
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The Peace Treaty is ratified and President Madison declares the war over.
