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British Impress Americans
British begin to impress American sailors and force them to work on British Ships. -
James delivers a report
James Madison delivers a report regarding British interference and impressment of sailors. -
American ship chesapeake
The American ship Chesapeake is fired upon by the British ship Leopard causing an international incident. -
James Madison becomes President
Madison won the 1808 presidential election by a wide margin. He defeated Federalist Charles C. Pinckney and Independent Republican George Clinton. -
War Congress convenes
The Battle of Toppercanoe, considered the first battle of the War of 1812. Takes place between Tecumseh's brother, The Prophet, and William Henry Harrison's army. -
Declaring War
America declares war on Great Britain -
Riots
June - August, Riots break out in Balitmore in protest of the war. -
1/3 attempts to invade Canada
General William Hull enters Canada. It's the first of three failed attempts made by the U.S. to invade Canada. The British force to surrender of Ford Michilimackinac. -
General William surrenders
General William Hill surrenders to General Isaav Brock at Detroit. -
Death of General Isaac
General Isaac Brock is killed at the Battle of Queenston Heights -
Death of American survivors from the Battle of Frenchtown
Bristish and Indian allies repel American troops at the Battle of Frenchttown. American survivors are killed a few days after in the Raisin River Massacre -
Battle of Crysler's
The battle of Crysler's Farm starts in Canada -
Battles
Battle of Chippawa
Battle of Lundy's Lane -
Peace Treaty
Peace treaty was signed
