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Second American Revolution
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Before the War
War Hawks entered Congress and stirred up anger in Congress and towards Americans. They eventually talked Congress into declaring war on Great Britain. -
Tecumseh
One of the most successful war chiefs. -
Declaration of War
Congress developed a Declaration of War against Britain. -
Beginning of the War (First Battle)
USS Constitution confronted the British ship Guerriere off the coast of Nova Scotia. -
Battle of Lake Erie
Located on Lake Erie. The battle lasted more than three hours. British surrendered to the Americans. -
Battle of the Thames
General Harrison's forces caught up with the British by the Thames River. Harrison demanded a, "cavalry charge" upon the British forces. British defenses broke but the American Indian forces held out. Eventually, the American Indian defenses broke and they retreated. -
James Madison
James Madison's second term of presidency. -
Battle of the Horseshoe Bend
This battle was a "convincing" win for Jackson and his troops. A couple of days later Red Eagle came in and surrendered. -
Red Eagle
Leader of the American Indian army during the Battle of the Horseshoe Bend. -
Burning Down of the White House
The British broke through the Washington DC. They burned down the White House, Capitol, and other government buildings. -
Dolly Madison
James Madison's wife, She saved a famous portrait of George Washington before the British burned down the White House. -
Francis Scott Key
He wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner" based on the battle of Fort McHenry. -
Treaty of Ghent
Signed the Treaty of Ghent in Belgium, ending the war. -
Battle of New Orleans
British were marching toward US defenses, concealed under thick morning fog. When the air cleared they were exposed. The British were "cut down" rapidly.
