War of 1812

  • President Madison offered Great Britain a deal

    President Madison offering France and Great Britain a deal: if they agree to cease attacks on American ships, the U.S. will stop trading with their enemy.
  • Battle of Tippecanoe Creek

    The Native Americans launch a surprise attack on the Americans. The Prophet declared war on the American without Tecumseh's consent.
  • Commander Oliver Hazard Perry captured a British fleet on Lake Erie

    Perry wanted the British out of Lake Erie and he got them out. He said "We have met the enemy, and they are ours." Lake Erie is now under American Control.
  • The Battle of Thames River

    The Battle started when The U.S. cut off The British when they were trying to go out of the Detroit area. This was the Battle that Tecumseh was killed in.
  • Napoleon is defeated, British sent more troops.

    The British won the war Against Napoleon. With this victory, they are able to send more forces to America.
  • The British go after Baltimore

    After they attack Washington D.C., they sailed north to Baltimore and attacked them. The people of Baltimore were ready for the attack, and held firm. This was the battle that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem "The Star Spangled Banner", which became the National Anthem in 1931.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    Americans achieved a victory. Andrew Jackson became a hero, and this helped him become president in 1828.
  • The British attack Washington D.C. and burn the Capitol and White House.

    The British easily overpowered the U.S. militia, and then go to into town. They destroy and burn anything in their way, but luckily for the U.S., a thunderstorm put out the flames before they could do more damage.