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four nations claimed the vast
the four nations claimed the vast, rugged land known as the Oregon Country. Page 348 -
who went to war
Britaim an France went to war page 280 -
pirats seized the U.S.
pirats seized the U.S. warshi[ Philadelphia page 279 -
reelection
Thomas Jefferson won reelection page 280 -
war ended
the war ended with the signing of a peace treaty page 280 -
Congress passed
Congres passed the Embargo Act page 281 -
the war began.
the war began Page #285 -
War of 1812
Americans felt a new sense of patriotism and a strong national identity after the War of 1812 page 289 -
the Showdown
when the British ships sailed out to face the Americans page 286 -
America had won
the america had won several victories by the end of 1813 page 286 -
Andrew Jackson led the U.S
Andrew Jackson led the U.S. forces in an atack on the Creeks in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. page 286 -
British fortunes
British fortunes began to improve.. page 287 -
British saild into Chesapeake Bay
British saild into Chesapeake Bay and launched an attack on Washington, D.C. page 287 -
sign a peace agreement
American and British representatives met in Ghent, Belgium, to sign a peace agreement page 288 -
Hartford Convention in Connecticut
a few favored secesdion, but most wanted to remain with the Union page 288 -
British advanced on New Orleans
British advanced on New Orleans. Waiting for them were Andrew Jacksom and his troops. Page 288 -
Andwrew Jackson became hero
Andwrew Jackson became hero whose fame would help him win the presidency Page 288