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The War of 1812
Griffin Axtell
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Presidend Madison takes office
James Madison takes office.
Tension with britain is high.
Britain was arming Native Americans. -
War Hawks Take Power
Clay, Calhoun, and supporters were the War Hawks.
War hawks were those who were eager for war with Britain.
Opposition to war was strongest in New England. -
Relations with Great Britain Worsen
Relations with Britain worsened steadily in the early months of 1812.
In the spring the British told the U.S. that they would continue impressing sailors.
In June congress declared war on Britain -
Congress Declares War on Britain
The war was not at a good time for the British.
They were still in war in Europe.
Britain was not willing to meet American demands to avoid war. -
America is not Ready for War
When the war began America was confident they would win.
It soon became apparent that the U.S. was not prepared for war.
The navy was 16 war ships and the army was fewer than 7000 men. -
Britain Blockades American Ports
The British set up a blockade of the American coast.
By 1814 the British navy had 135 warships blockadeing American ports.
After reinforcing their navy the British were able to close all American ports. -
Invasion of Canada
Warhawks were demanding an invasion of Canada.
They expected Canadians to welcome the chance to throw British rule.
In 1812 American troops invaded Canada from Detroit -
USS Constitution scores a victory
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Battle of Lake Erie
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Battle of Thames
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Battle of Horseshoe Bend
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Washington, D.C Attacked & Burned
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Attack on Baltimore
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Writing of the Star Spangled Banner
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Hartford Convention
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Treaty of Ghent
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Battle of New Orleans
