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The War of 1812

By haylee.jarosz

  • How it started

    How it started
    The War of 1812 troubles originally started in 1807 with The British being more or less scared by the Americans. Although this is true, Britain started trade, which America saw almost as threat ruining America economy. Both saw each other nearly as enemies or threats towards each other.

  • The start

    The start
    The start of the way started June 18th, 1812 under the presidency of James Madison. The Congress signed a declaration, which is what started the War.

  • The capture of Fort Erie

    The capture of Fort Erie
    The Americans capture Fort Erie from the British after crossing the Niagara River and defeating them at the Battle of Chippawa under the leading of Major General Jacob Brown

  • The Battle of River Raisin

    The Battle of River Raisin
    America was blindly attacked by the British and British allies, Native Americans, which ended up capturing 100's of American troops, and having 40-60 American troops killed. Later went to be called the "River Raisin Massacre"

  • The Battle of Horseshoe

    The Battle of Horseshoe
    The Battle of Horseshoe was actually the Battle that led to Andrew Jackson winning his presidency. The Americans did win this war, killing over 800 enemies and capturing 500 children and women.

  • Recruitment of American Troops

    Recruitment of American Troops
    Former President, Andrew Jackson, set up camp in Tennessee to recruit American troops for the Battle against the Creek Native American Tribe.

  • Treaty of Greenville

    Treaty of Greenville
    The Treaty of Greenville is an event that happened during the War that actually greatly helped America. The treaty made a peace treaty and friendship between 5 different Native American tribes.

  • Burning of the White House

    Burning of the White House
    During the War , the White House, which was under the presidency of James Madison, was set on fire from the British, as they set the town pretty much on fire targeting the capital and the White House.

  • The National Anthem

    The National Anthem
    In one of the several battles during the War, the National Anthem was created. During the Battle of Plattsburgh, The Americans defeated The British. The next morning a poem was made, which was later then made our National Anthem.

  • The ending

    The ending
    The War came to an end in Feburary of 1815 by a Treaty called Treaty of Ghent, which was actually made in 1814, but not officially signed until 1815.