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The War of 1812
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President Madison Takes Office
At the time which Madison took office, tensions were high with Britain. America was mad at Britain for arming Native Americans. America resented the impressent of sailors. -
War Hawks Take Power
War Hawks were eager for battle with Britain. Some believed it would harm American trade. Relations between America and Britain worsened in 1812. -
Relations With Great Britain Worsen
British told America that the sailor impressent would continue. America began new attacks with others. And, finally, congress declared war. -
Congress Declares War with Britain
Congress finally declared war with Britain. Britain was already at war with Europe as well, so it had made it even harder on Britain. But Britain was not giving up yet. America was really confident that they would win. Confident, but not prepared. -
America is not Ready for War
Since Jefferson cut the spending limits, they weakened. American military had strength. but not enough. They only had sixteen warships, and a very small army- Fewer than seven thousand men. -
Britain Blockades American Ports
By 1814, one hundred thirty-five warships were blockading American trade routes. Reinforced troops were called in. Eventually, all ports were closed off by ends war. -
Invasion of Canada
The War Hawks demanded an invasion on Canada. They came up from Detroit and entered Canada. General Hull was leading the invasion. But, unsure of the invasion, General Hull retreated. -
USS Constitution Scores a Victory
America has finally won a battle. They defeated a British warship, Guerriére, in a fierce battle. They nicknamed the USS Constitution "Old Ironsides" becuase the British artillery bounced off the ships wooden hull. Hence, to America, the Constitution seemed to be made of iron. -
Battle of Lake Erie
The Battle of Lake Erie was a three hour long battle. It took place at Put-In-Bay. The American flagship was badly damaged. The American commander, Oliver Hazard Perry, lead this battle. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
At the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, the Creeks attacked. Andrew Jackson took command of the battle in Georgia. At the end, the Creeks had to give up millions of acres of land due to the treaty that ended the war. -
Washington D.C. Attacked and Burned
Britains strategy: To attack Washington D.C. The British forced march into the city. The British had set fire to many of the government buildings. -
Writing of the Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner tells a story of ones view of a night. It was written by Francis Scott Key. It started to become popular. Eventually, people put music to it. Congress made it the National Anthem for America. -
Hartford Convention
Some delegates thought that New England states should secede from America. Then, news of a peace treaty arrived. The idea of the New England States seceding quickly ended due to the peace treaty arriving. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent officially ended the war. The Treaty also turned things back to the way they were before the war. Britain and Belgium had signed the treaty. -
The Battle of New Orleans
Federalsit critics spoke out more strongly about the war. New Englanders in particular disliked the war. They disliked the war becuase the blockade had badly damged New England trade.
