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President Madison takes office
Tension with Great Britain became high when John Madison took office. -
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The War of 1812
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War Hawks take power
Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun became leaders in the House of representitives. They're supporters were called war hawks. They were a strong army -
Relations with Great Britain worsen
In the spring of 1812,Great Britain told the U.S. they would continue impressing the sailors. While Native Americans in the northwest began attacks on the frontier settlements- Congress declared war. -
Congress declares war on Britain
Britain was not ready for war because they were already at war with Europe. America was confident but they only had 7000 men and 16 war ships. -
America is not ready for war
Britain setup a blockade and they had 135 warships ready. America destroyed the ship Guerriere which americans called old ironsides because of its wooden hull. -
Britain blockades American ports
Britain shot the city and sent 135 warships blockading america. -
Invasion of Canada
Was demanded by war hawks to throw off british rule. Led by General William Hull. -
USS Constitution Scores a victory
America won the battle of lake eerie. -
Battle of Lake Erie
Oliver Hazard Perry made america score a victory by switching ships and fought until victory. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson took command of america forces and deafeted the creeks at horseshoe bend. It forced creeks to give up millions of acres of land. -
Washington D.C. Attacked and Burned
Britain attacked D.C, burned most government buildings including the white house. America could not defend. -
Writing of the Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key wrote the poem Star Spangled Banner. It became popular so congress made it the states national anthem -
Harford Convention
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Treaty of Ghent
Britain was tired of war so in ghent was peace talks and on christmas eve, the war ended -
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson and Americn forces won victory over britain in one last battle while the peace talk was reaching america.
