The War of 1812

By ShanePrebe

  • Impressment

    British begin to impress American sailors and force them to work on British Ships.

  • The Chesapeake

    The American ship Chesapeake is fired upon by the British ship Leopard causing an international incident.

  • James Madison

    James Madison is inaugurated President of the United States.

  • The Battle of Tippecanoe

    The Battle of Tippeconoe, the first battle of the war, takes place.

  • War

    America declares war on Great Britain

  • Frenchtown

    British and Indian allies repel American troops at the Battle of Frenchtown.

  • The British Invade

    The British burn Washington, DC as revenge for the burning of York. President James Madison flees the Capital, his wife managed to save so artifacts.

  • Ghent

    Discussions of Peace start in Ghent.

  • The War is over

    The Peace Treaty is signed.

  • Micheal Jackson

    Micheal Jackson repels the British at the Battle of New Orleans.