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War Hawks Take Power
Jogn C. Calhoun and Henry Clay's supporters were called War Hawks. Their resistance to war was the strongest in New England, they believed war harmed trade between the American and British relations and trade. They also thought that the relation worsened. -
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The War of 1812
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President Madison Takes Office
At the time when James Madison took office on March 4, 1809 Americans had a igh tension with the British nation. -
Relations With Great Britan Worsens
They said they would continue with impressing sailors. In the West, Native Americans attacked frointer settlement. Congress declared war on Britan in June. -
Congress Declares War on Britan
British were still at war with Europe. They were not willing to meet the demands of Americans. Native Americans were supported by Canada so they wouldn't be invaded. -
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America Is Not Ready For War
America was sure they'd win. Later they found out America was not prepared for this. Jefferson's cut weakend the military strength. -
Britan Blockades American Ports
Britan had 135 war ships creating a blockade on Ameican ports. British were able to reinforce their troops. After their actions they closed all ports -
Invasion of Canada
Canada was expetced to take the chance and throw off the British rule. General William Hull invaded Canada from Detriot. -
USS Consitution Scores a Victory
USS defeated the Brtitish war ship "Guerrino" in a battle. -
Battle of Lake Erie
A three hour battle took place in Lake Erie in Pat-In-Bay. -
Battle of Horshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson won the battle of Horshoe Bend with his troops, another victory with his troops. -
Washington DC Attacked & Burned
British forces marched to the city that night. Dolly Madison gathered everything important from the White House and fled. -
Writting of The Star Spangled Banner
This told the story of Scott Keys night watch. It was turned to music in 1931. -
Hartford Convention
New England Federalist Party met to discuss the concern of the War of 1812. These meetings went on until December 15, 1814 to January 5, 1815. -
Treaty of Ghent
This was signed on Chirtmas EVe of 1814 which ended the war and returned things back to the way they were before the war. -
Battle of New Orleans
This was the last battle fought within the war that Andrew Jackson won.
