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War in Europe
The relationship of the United States and Great Britain deteriorated and that is what caused the outbreak of war in Europe. -
Asking of Declaration
On this date President James Madison asked for a declaration of war. Shorty after Congress despite the opposition of all the federalists, the Declaration was approved. -
War of 1812
This is when the war start shortly after the declaration for war was approved. The war was fought by the United States against the United Kingdom, and more allies. -
Victories
In 1813 the American forces won several key victories in the Great Lakes region. Although Britain regained control of the sea and seal the Eastern seaboard. -
Burning of Buildings
The British Army had set the Capital, President's House, and Other building in Washington on fire. Previously to this event the Americans had burned public building in Canada on fire. -
Won Battle of Plattsburg
The war turned when an American naval force under Thomas Macdonough won a decisive victory at the Battle of Plattsburg in New York on Lake Champlain. -
Inspire to pen Star Spangled Banner
After the burning of the buildings in Washington the British retreated. Fort McHenry in Baltimore harbor withstood a massive British bombardment and inspired Francis Scott Key to pen the star spangled banner -
Treaty of Ghent
In 1814 both side was trying to come up with a solution to be on peaceful terms. American delegates and British commissioners ended up meeting in Belgium and ended with the signing of the Treaty. -
Ending of New Orleans Battle
The American Forces led by Andrew Jackson won the Battle of New Orleans, and ended the conflict after the official peace.