The Treaty of Ghent and the Battle of New Orleans

The War of 1812

1812

Before the Treaty of Ghent was signed, or the Battle of New Orleans began, the War of 1812 raged on. This war between Great Britain and the Americans was due to restrictions on trade and expansions of territory.

Battle of Plattsburgh Victory

Sep 11, 1814

Also called the Battle of Champlain, the Battle of Plattsburgh was the final British invasion of the northern states in the U.S. The attack was led by British Lieutenant General Prevost and Captain Downie. During the attack, Downie was killed, which led to Prevost withdrawing all his troops. He knew that even if Plattsburgh was taken over, he couldn't supply his troops without the lake.

Battle of Baltimore Victory

Sep 15, 1814

The Battle of Baltimore was one of the main battles in the War of 1812. It was part of Great Britain's three-pronged invasion of the United States. This particular battle took place in Baltimore, Maryland, and was fought over land and sea. After killing the commander of the British fleet, the Americans claimed victory.

Treaty of Ghent

Dec 24, 1814

Located in Ghent, Belgium, several American and British representatives met together and signed the treaty in 1814. Here, they discussed some of the prime issues that both sides were having with each other, including trade and territory restrictions. After finally reaching an agreement through this treaty, the War of 1812 was officially over, even though not everyone knew it.

Battle of New Orleans

Jan 8, 1815

Though the Treaty of Ghent brought an end to the War of 1812, news of its signing had not yet made its to the west. Therefore, the British fleet still had full intentions on taking over. The British launched a three-pronged invasion, starting with the Battles of Baltimore and Plattsburgh. However, the most notable attack was the Battle of New Orleans. During this battle, the Americans showed the world that they could stand their ground.