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President Madison offering France and Great Britain a deal.
James Madison offered France and Great Britain a deal: If the agree to cease attacks on American ships, the US will stop trading with their enemy. -
Battle of Tippecanoe Creek
Considered the first battle of 1812. -
Perry captures a British fleet.
US Naval Commander Oliver Hazard Perry captures a British fleet at Lake Erie. -
Battle of Thames River
On this day, the warrior, Tecumseh died in Canada in the Battle of Thames River. -
Napoleon gets defeated
Napoleon´s defeat in Europe, allowing the British to send more troops to the war in the U.S. -
British attacks the Capitol.
The British attack the Capitol and burn the White House. -
British attack Baltimore.
he Battle of Baltimore takes place at Fort McHenry, where Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner. -
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson defeats the British at the Battle of New Orleans.