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British impressment
British impress approximately 10,000 Americans forcing them to work on British ships. -
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War of 1812
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Thomas Jefferson receives the Monroe-Pinkney treaty
He does not submit it to Congress because it represents a dismal failure for the Americans. -
The American ship Chesapeake is fired on by the British ship Leopard
The American ship Chesapeake is fired on by the British ship Leopard after refusing to be boarded. This creates an international incident. -
Thomas Jefferson attempts "peaceful coercion" of the British
Thomas Jefferson attempts "peaceful coercion" of the British with his embargo but it results in economic disaster for merchants. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
Tecumseh's brother (the Prophet) leads attack on William Henry Harrison's army of 1000 men. -
The USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides") defeats the HMS Guerriere.
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Three attempts are made by the U.S. to invade Canada
They all end in failure. -
America declares war against the British
This war is known as "Mr. Madison's War" or "The Second American Revolution." -
U.S. loses Ft. Mackinac
British invade American territory. -
Battle of Frenchtown
British and Indian allies repel Kentucky troops in bloody fighting. The American survivors are killed in the Raisin River Massacre. -
Battle of York (Toronto)
US troops take control of Great Lakes and burn York. -
Battle of Lake Erie.
US forces under Captain Perry defeat a British naval attack. -
Battle of Thames (Ontario, Canada
Tecumseh is killed in a US victory. -
The British plan a 3-part invasion of US
Chesapeake Bay, Lake Champlain, & the mouth of Mississippi River. The British are eventually turned back at Baltimore harbor. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend (Mississippi Territory)
Andrew Jackson defeats the Creek Indians. -
The British burn Washington
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Battle of Plattsburgh (Lake Champlain)
The US secures its northern border with a huge victory over a larger British force. -
The Hartford Convention occurs
A group of Federalists discuss secession and propose seven amendments to protect the influence of Northeastern states. -
Treaty of Ghent
The British and American diplomats agree to return to the status quo from before the war. -
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson scores a huge victory and paves the way to the White House. 700 British are killed, 1400 are wounded. The US only loses 8 soldiers.
