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President Madison takes office
James Madison took office in 1809 and tension rose between America and Britan. -
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war of 1812
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War Hawks Take Power
Most Americans felt the country`s honor was at stake, they began to feel a sense of nationalism, feeling proud for their country, In 1810 two strong nationalists became leaders in the House of Representitves and they, along with their supporters became known as, "war hawks" and were eager to go to war with Britan -
Relations with Great Britan Worsen
Relations are worsening between the two countrys, in the spring Britan told america they`d continue capturing American Sailors. -
Congress Declairs War on Britan
Congress declairs war on Great Britan, wich did not come at a good time for the British, who were still at war in Europe, but they did not want to meet the American demands too remain peacefull. -
America not Ready for War
When war began Americans were confident they would win but it soon became apparent america was not prepared for war. Jefferson spent cuts on the military weakend their strength and resulted in only having 16 warships. -
Britan Blockades American Ports
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Britan Blockades American Ports
Britan set up blockades along the American coast line to prevent ships from coming in or out. -
Invasion of Canada
Even befor the war, Americans were wanting to invaid Canada, They expected canadians wanted to get away from british rule, in July, American troops marched to Canada, General William Hull became douttfull that he had enoughf troops and retreated. -
USS Constitution scores a victory
USS Constitution battes Britan and wins in Agust 1812 -
Second Battle of Sacketts Harbor
British force was sent over Lake Ontario and tried to capture the town but were attaked by American troops and malitia -
Battel of lake Erie
A Battel took place in Put-in-Bay where america won and enjoyed the victory -
Battel of Thames
The Battle of the Thames, was a American victory in the War of 1812. It took place on October 5, 1813, . It resulted in the death of the Shawnee chief Tecumseh, and the destruction of the Native American coalition which the cheif led. -
Battle of Hoarseshoe Bend
In March 1814 Jackson defeated the Creeks at The Battle of Hoarsshoe Bend the treaty that resulted made the indians give up acres of land. -
Battel of Fort Oswego
The Battle of Fort Oswego was a slitely successful British raid on an American fort and town on May 1814 during the War of 1812 -
Washington DC , Attacked and Burned
Britan decided to try a new stratigy and attack the nation`s capitol, a british force marched into the city and set fire to several government buildings includeing the white house. -
Attack on Baltimor and the Writeing of the Star Spangled Banner
The Battle of Baltimore was a combined sea/land battle fought between British and American troops in the War of 1812. -
Battle of Plattsburgh
The Battle of Plattsburgh, ended the final invasion of the northern states during the War of 1812 -
Hartford Convention
The Hartford Convention was an event in 1814–1815 in the United States in which New England Federalists met to discuss their soorows and wanting to end War of 1812 and the political problems arising from the domination of the Federal Government by Presidents from Virginia. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent (8 Stat. 218), signed on 24 December 1814, in Ghent was the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the United States of America and Britain . The treaty largely restored relations between the two nations
