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The War of 1812
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President Madison takes office
Tensions got high in Great Britain. The Americans were angry with Britain for arming Native Americans, most Americans thought the countries honor was at stake. -
War Hawks take tower
This included Clay, Calhoun, and their supporters. Oppistion to war was strongest in New England. Englanders believed war with Britain would harm American trade. -
Relations with Great Britain worsen.
Relations with Britain worsened stedialy in the early months of 1812. Bristish told the United States, they would contiue impressing saliors. -
Congress Declares war on Britain.
Britain was not willing to meet American demands to avoid war. They provied Native Americans with support, it was one way of protecting Canada. -
America is not ready for war.
Jeffersons spending cuts had weakened American military strengths, The navy had only 17 warships, the Army only had fewer than 7,000 men. -
Britain blockades American ports
The first days of war, the British set up a blockade of the American Coast. In 1814, the British Navy had 135 warships were blocking the ports. -
Invasion of Canada
War Hawks were demanding invasion of Canada. They accepted the Canadains to welcome the chance to throw off the British Rule. -
USS constitiution scores a victory
American Saliors were nicknamed "Constitution" and they seemed to be "Made of Iron" They fought in the North Atlantic Ocean. -
Battle of Lake Erie
Both sides were aware of the importance of controlling the lake. A key-three hour battle took place at the Put-In-Bay. -
Battle at Horseshoe Bend
Native Americans also suffered defeat in the South. Greek warriors attacked several southern settle ments. Andrew Jackson took control . -
Washington DC attacked and burned.
Britains new stradgey was to attack the nations capitol. August 1814, a british force marched into the city. -
Writing the Star-Spangled Banner
This was written on the back of an old envolope. It told the story of his midnight watch. -
Hartford Convention
December 1814, a group of Federalists met in Hartford, Connecticut. They suggested that the New Englamd states secede from the US. -
Treaty of Ghent
Britain was tired of war. Peace talks began in Ghent. Two sides signed the Treaty Of Ghent. -
Battle of New Orleans
Two sides fought one more battle. Andrew Jackson was their leader. They won a stunning victory.
