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The War of 1812
Ivy Perry
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President Madison takes office
When James Madison took office Americans were mad at Britain for letting Native Amaricans weppons. Americas had many problems concerning Great Britain and Native Americans.Many Americans were concerned that their countries pride and honor was at stake. -
War Hawks Take Power
In 1810 War Hawks ( people who belived that war with Britain was needed) took office. They demanded war with Britain. Many New Englanders belived that war with Britain would only harm American trade. -
Relations with Great Britain Worsen
In early 1812 the relations with Britain worsened. Britain told the United States that they wouldnt stop seizing our ships. Native Americans in the northwest begain new attacks on frontier settlments. -
Congress Declares War on Britain
In June congress declares a war with Britain. The war did not help the British. Britain was not willing to meet demands to avoid war. -
America is not Ready for War
When the war begain Americans were not ready. Jeffersons spending cuts had weakend the military.The army had only 16 war ships ready and less than 7000 men. -
Britain Blockades American Ports
For a few days Britain blocks the American cost. By 1804 the british navy had even more war ships. By the end of the war the British were able to block off all of the American cost. -
Invasion of Canada
In 1812 Canada was atacked. War Hawks were damanding an invashon. They thought that Canadians were going to throw off the British rule. -
USS Constitution scores a victory
In 1812 the constitution scored a victory. British commander Isaac Brock took advantige of Hulls confushon. He surrounded Hulls soldiers and forced them to surrender. -
Battle of Lake Erie
In 1813 a battle of lake Erie started. Oliver Hazard Perry swiched to a different boat to continue fighting. Perry announced hid his victory verry dramatically. -
Battle of Thames
In 1813 a battle at Thames broke out. Gennerial William Henery Harrison pursued them to go into battle.Tecumseh was killes among with many others. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
In 1814 the British started a battle at Horeshoe bend. The British finally defeated Napolean. When the did they could send more troops to fight the United States. -
Washingtion D.C Attacked & Burned
In 1814 Washington D.C. was attacked. When the British marched into the city the presidents wife gathered all of his important papers and flead. While they were gone they watched the white house burn down. -
Attack on baltimore
In 1814 the British attacked Baltimore .They bombed the forts all throughout the night. The Americans had beaten off the attack. -
The Writeing of the Star Spangled Banner
in 1814 the Star Spangled Banner was writen. Key wrote about what he had seen throughout the night. Later it had terned into what we know as the Star Spangled Banner. -
Hartford Convention
In 1814 there was a convention at hartford. Some delagates suggested that New Englanders withdraw fron the Unite States. The Hartford convention endended verry quickly. -
Treaty of Ghent
In 1814 the two sides had agreed to sign a treaty of ghent. It stated that the war would end. Everything went back to normal. -
Battle of New Orleans
in 1815 there was anothor war. It was called the battle of New Orleans. Under genneral Andrew Jaksons commands they won a stunning victory.
