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Baltimore Riots start against anti-war Federalists
Madison's recommendation to Congress to declare war over sailor's rights and British support of western frontier tribes. -
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1812-1837
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House of Representatives passes war bill
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U.S. President Madison declares war or Great Britain.
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Senate passes House bill Madison signs War Bill.
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British capture Ogdensbur
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U.S. troops capture Fort George; British troops retreat toward Burlington.
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U.S. victory at Goose Creek.
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Prevost leads attack on U.S. piquets ou George; U.S.decline large scale engagement
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U.S. army abandons Fort George and burns town of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake).
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Battle of Enotachopco
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Royal Navy extends blockade to New England
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British blockade extended to include New England.