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Significance: When France and Britain went to war, it affected many countries and changed how they worked together and traded.
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Significance: The U.S. bought a huge piece of land from France. This made America much bigger and helped with moving west and trading.
https://prcno.org/louisiana-purchase-signed/#:~:text=FACT,acquisition%20by%20the%20United%20States. -
Significance: James Madison became the fourth U.S. President. He helped make rules for the country and dealt with important events.
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Significance: America said it was in a fight with Britain. This happened because of trade issues, sailors being taken, and disagreements.
https://www.senate.gov/about/images/documents/war-of-1812-senate-amendments.htm#:~:text=On%20June%2017%2C%201812%2C%20the,into%20law%20the%20following%20day. -
Significance: Britain also said it was fighting with America. They had arguments about trade and other problems.
https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/presidential-speeches/june-19-1812-proclamation-state-war-great-britain#:~:text=June%2019%2C%201812%3A%20Proclamation%20of,with%20Great%20Britain%20%7C%20Miller%20Center -
Significance: James Madison started his second time as President in 1813. He led the country during a big war and made decisions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_inauguration_of_James_Madison#:~:text=The%20second%20inauguration%20of%20James,Elbridge%20Gerry%20as%20vice%20president. -
Significance: This was an agreement in 1814 after a fight between the U.S. and Creek people. The U.S. got more land, which changed things for the Native Americans.
https://www.nps.gov/articles/treaty-of-fort-jackson.htm#:~:text=The%20Treaty%20of%20Fort%20Jackson,acres%20to%20the%20United%20States. -
Significance: In 1814, the British captured and burned the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C. This showed the U.S. was vulnerable, but it also made people more determined to protect the country.
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Significance: This is like giving a thumbs-up to an agreement. The people in charge of the U.S. government said "yes" to the deal with Britain that would end the war.
https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/treaties/senate-approves-treaty-of-ghent.htm#:~:text=On%20February%2016%2C%201815%2C%20the,1812%20came%20to%20an%20end. -
Significance: Imagine two friends who were fighting finally decided to stop and shake hands. That's what happened with this treaty. The war between the U.S. and Britain was done, and both countries agreed to be friends again.
https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/treaty-of-ghent#:~:text=This%20%22Treaty%20of%20Peace%20and,and%20Great%20Britain%20remained%20strained.