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The War Starts
The British naval blockade of the U.S. coast was a success, the land warfare was a draw.
The causes were trade restrictions, and the kidnapping of U.S sailors. -
Invasion Of Canada
America's leaders assumed that Canada could be easily overrun
Because Many Loyalist Americans had migrated to Upper Canada after the Revolutionary War -
Chesapeake campaign
The strategic location of the Chesapeake Bay near America's capital made it a prime target for the British
A squadron under Rear Admiral George Cockburn started a blockade of the bay and raided towns along the bay from Norfolk to Havre de grace. -
The Battle Of Lake Erie
Was fought of the coast of Ohio
Nine vessels of the United States Navy defeted and captured six vessels of the Great Britian Royal Navy -
Burning Of Washington DC
British forces occupied Washington DC and set fire to many public places.
The facilities of the U.S. government, including the White House, were largely destroyed, though strict discipline and the British commander's orders to burn only public buildings thet were credited with preserving most residences -
Illegal trade
Sir John Coape sherbooke led 500 British troops in the "Penobscot Expedition." In 26 days he raided and looted Hampden, Bangor, and Machias destroying or capturing 17 American ships
The British left in April 1815, at which time they took 10,750 pounds obtained from tariff duties at Castine
This territory was returned to the United States by the treaty of Ghent. -
The Treaty of Ghent
By 1814 both sides were weary of a costly war that seemingly offered nothing but stalemate, and were ready to grope their way to a settlement.
In America the cost was $105 million. -
The Battle Of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson unaware of the treaty led his troops into the battle of New Orleans
It was hailed as a great victory for the U.S., making Jackson a national hero, eventually propelling him to the presidency
