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The War of 1812
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President Madison Takes Office
It was in the United States. It was on March 1, 1809. James Madison was involved.The impact was Americans were angry at Britain for arming Native Americans in the Northwest. -
War Hawks Take Power
War Hawks are those who were eager for war with Britain. Many New Englanders believed war with Britain would harm American trade. -
Relations with Great Britain Worsen
In the spring , the British told the United States they would continue impressing sailors. Meanwhile, Native Americans in the Northwest began attacks. -
Congress Declares War On Britain
Relations with Britain worsened steadily in the early months of 1812. In the spring, the British told the United States they would continue impressing sailors. -
America is not ready for War
It soon became apparent that the United States was not prepared for war. The army was also small, with fewer than 7,000 men. -
Britain Blockades American Ports
A blockade is the action of shutting a port or road to prevent people or supplies from coming into an area or leaving it. -
Invasion Of Canada
Oliver Hazard Perry switched to another ship and continued the fight until it was won. Perry announced his victory with a dramatic message. -
USS Constitution Scores A Victory
A major sea battle was fought at the beginning of the war. In August 1812, the Uss Constitution defeated the British warship the Guerrire in a fierce battle. -
Battle Of Lake Erie
American forces had better luck on Lake Erie. Both sides were aware of the importance of controlling the Lake. A key three- hour battle took place in Put In Bay. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson defeated the Creeks at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. The treaty that ended the fighting forced the Creeks to give up millions of acres of land. -
Washington DC Attacked and Burned
A British force marched into the city and Dolley Madison, the President's wife, gathered up the President's important papers and fled or left the White House. -
Writing of The Star Spangled Banner
On the back of an old envelope, Key wrote a poem that he called 'The Star Spangled Banner'. It told the story of his night's watch.It was the National Anthem. -
Hartford Convention
In December 1814, a group of Federalists met in Hartford, Conneticut. Some delegates to the Hartford Convention suggested that New England states should secede. -
Treaty of Ghent
On Christmas Eve 1814, the two sides signed the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war. The treaty returned things to the way they had been before the war. -
Battle of New Orleans
In January 1815, American forces under General Andrew Jackson won a stunning victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans.
