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The War Of 1812
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President Madison Takes Office
The Americans were angry at the Britain for arming Native Americans in the Northwest . They resented the continued impressment of American sailors . The Nation was not prepared to fight , its forces took a severe trouncing . The British entered Washington and set fire to the White House and the Capitol . -
War Hawks Take Power
Clay , Calhoun , and their supporters were called war hawks . Many new Englanders believed war with Britain would harm american trades . -
Relations With Great Britain
Britain was not willing to meet American's demands to avoid war . Providing Native Americans with support was one way protecting Canada . -
American Is Not Ready For A War
Jefferson's spending cuts had weakened American's strength . The Navy had only 16 ships ready for action . -
Britian Blockades American Ports
The British Navy had 135 war ships . Blockading American ports after reinforcing British troops , the British were able to go and help out . -
Invasion Of Canada
Before the war even began , War Hawks were demanding an invasion . They were expecting the Canadians to throw off the British rule . -
The USS Constitution Scores A Victory
The USS Constitution defeated the British warship guerieve in a fierce battle . According to tradition , sailors helped named the Constitution . -
Battle Of Lake Erie
American forces had better luck on Lake Erie . Both sides were aware of the importance of controlling the lake . During the battle , the American flagship was badly damaged . -
Battle Of Horseshoe Bend
Jackson defeated the Creeks at the battle of Horseshoe Bend . The treaty that ended the fighting force the Creeks to give up millions of acres of land . -
Washington D.C. ; Attacked And Burned
The British set fire to several government buildings , including the White House . Americans were shocked that their army could not defend Washington . -
Writing Of The Star Spangled Banner
On the back of an old envelope , Key wrote a poem that he called The Star Spangled Banner . It talked about his nights watch . -
Hartford Convention
While the delegates debated , news of the peace treaty arrived with the war over , the Hartford convention ended quickly . -
Treaty Of Ghent
Peace talks began in Ghent , Belgium . On Christmas Eve , 1814 , the 2 sides signed the treaty of Ghent , which ended the war . -
Battle Of New Orleans
American for us under General Andrwe Jackson won a stunning victory over the British at the battle of New Orleans .