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The American ship USS President fires on the British HMS Little Belt. This is the result of rising tensions. This further increases tensions leading them to boil over in the war of 1812 just one Year later. -
After tensions Boil over the United States congress Votes on waging war on Britain -
In a stunning and Bold move General William Hull of the USA invades Canada from Detroit. Unfortunately for him His bold decision blows up in his face and turns into a humiliating loss for the General and his 2,500 men after they surrender fort Detroit on August 16th 1812.
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On the Morning of August 19 1812 the us ship USS Constitution got a victory over the inferior British HMS Guerriere. This victory is important after the victory the ship returned to Boston with news of the victory, which turned to be an important morale boost. -
Britain decided to make the war official by providing a formal declaration of war on January 9th 1813. -
On March 4 James Maddison was inaugurated for his second presidential hold making him the first president to be elected during war time. -
On May 3rd 1813 Royal Marines landed in Maryland and burned down the city of Havre de Grace, Maryland. Although they were met with local resistance and Maryland Militia Men it was not enought to stop the raid. -
The US capitol of Washington DC was raided and burned down by a British Force led by General Robert Ross. They then proceeded to burn down the city including the White House. President James Madison was evacuated to a near by Maryland town. -
The United states and Britain Sign a Peace Treaty in Ghent Belgium to put an end to the conflict. It was signed by King George IV and James Madison. -
There were many smaller encounters between the two Nations, this was because not everyone was aware of the treaty. One such encounter was between the USS Constitution and the HMS Cyane and HMS Levant. The ships were not aware of peace.