Events that Caused the War of 1812

By Popski
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    Events that caused the war of 1812

  • Impressment begins

    British take U.S sailors and force them into service.
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    British Impressment of U.S sailors

  • Treaty with Sauk Indians deemed unfair.

  • Napoleon excludes British goods from "Fortress Europe".

    British blockade seized 1,000 ships and the French seized 500.

  • Chesapeake Incident

    British HMS Leopard fires on USS Chesapeake

  • Embargo act passed

    President Jefferson created this to punish British for their actions.

  • Fort Madison built in Sauk territory, causes Sauk Indians to side with British

  • Embargo act repealed

    After hurting the U.S economy,the act was repealed.

  • President James Madison is inaugerated.

    He will ultimately ask congress for a declaration at war.

  • Warhawks elected in congress

    Warhawks, politicians who supported war with Britain. Will pressure president to ask for declaration of war

  • Battle of Tippecanoe

    Tecumseh's brother led attacks Harrison's 1000 man army.

  • Declaration of war against Britain.

    Congress declared "Mr Madison's War" Warhawks pressured president Madison.