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The Napoleonic Wars were a series of conflicts fought between France under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte and a number of European nations between 1799 and 1815. They followed on from the War of the First Coalition (1793-97) and engaged nearly all European nations in a bloody struggle, a struggle that also spilled over into Egypt, America and South America.
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nformation on the War of 1812</a>This timeline displays some of the different causes and events that occurred and contributed to the war of 1812. These causes are significant to the overall outcome of the war and are important to understand for our social studies unit. If you want to find out more information on the War of 1812 check out the link provided!
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HMS Leopard fires on US Frigate Chesapeake which is on the Coast of Virginia, US. When the crew of the Leopard pursued, attacked and boarded the American frigate looking for deserters from the British Navy.[1] The Chesapeake was caught off guard and in a state of unpreparedness and after a short batt
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On March 4th, 1809 James Madison is inaugurated as president of the United States.
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On April 26th, Great Britain Orders-in-Council blockading ports under French control.
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Prince Regent replaces his ailing father King George III.
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USS President vs. HMS Little Belt (off coast of Virginia, US).
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As Harrison's forces approached Prophetstown were met by one of Tenskwatawa's followers waving a white flag. He carried a message from Tenskwatawa, requesting a ceasefire until the next day when the two sides could hold a peaceful meeting. Harrison agreed to a meeting, but was wary of Tenskwatawa's overture, believing that the negotiations would be futile.
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On May 11, British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval assassinated.
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US Brig Oneida vs. PM Schooner Lord Nelson
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US Declaration of War against Great Britain. Check out this link:
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All information retrieved from: wikipedia.org
Image 1. No author. Napoleonic Wars. Retrieved from http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=napoleonic+wars&um=nh=111&tb
Image 2. No author. Leopard fires on US. Retrieved from http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=leopard+fires+on+us&um=1&hl
Image 3. No author. Madison's Inauguration. Retrieved from http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=Madisons+inauguration&um=1&hl=
Image 4. No author. Great Britain Orders-in-council. Retrieved from http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=britain
