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James Madison inaugurated President
Marked the commencement of the first four year term....and second term( which last three years) -
Battle of Tippecanoe
The U.S. Army defeats Tecusmeh at the Battle of Tippecanoe -
America declares War of Britain
This happened because America wouldn't stop seizing britains ship that traded with France. -
British attack the USS Chesapeake
the USS Chesapeake was a 38-gun-wooden-hulled, three master heavy frigate of the United states navy.The strategic location of the Chesapeake Bay near America's capital made it a prime target for the British. Starting in March 1813, a squadron under Rear Admiral George Cockburn started a blockade and raided towns along the bay from Norfolk to Havre de Grace. -
Battle of Lake Erie
When war broke out, Britain immediately seized control over Lake Erie -
The British burn Washington DC
On this day, during the war between United states and England British troops entered Washton and burned the White House -
Battle of Baltimore
British defeat against American forces -
Treaty of Ghent
signed on December 24, 1814 in the Flemish city of Ghent, was the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland -
Battle of New Orleans
the British marched against New Orleans, hoping that by capturing the city they could separate Louisiana from the rest of the United States.