War of 1812

By piperschoonover
  • A mob in Baltimore destroys the printing offices.

    A mob in Baltimore destroys the printing offices.

    A mob in Baltimore destroys the printing offices of an anti-war newspaper.
  • The United States declares war on Great Britain

    The United States declares war on Great Britain

    The United States officially declare war on Great Britain after Britain kidnapping their sailors.
  • British forces bombard Detroit.

    British forces bombard Detroit.

    British forces move closer to the military and bombard Detroit.
  • Detroit gets surrendered.

    Detroit gets surrendered.

    General William Hull surrenders Detroit.
  • Great Britain declares war on America.

    Great Britain declares war on America.

    Great Britain declares war on America.
  • Replacements in place.

    Replacements in place.

    John Armstrong replaces William Eustis as Secretary of War.
  • Taking back.

    Taking back.

    American forces seize Frenchtown, Michigan.
  • President.

    President.

    James Madison inaugurated for the second term of president.
  • Nation changing moment.

    Nation changing moment.

    Battle of Baltimore takes place, and our national song is written as a poem.
  • Treaty is signed.

    Treaty is signed.

    The treaty of Ghent is finally signed.