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President Madison Takes Office
Tension with britian was high when Madison took office. Americans hated how britain was arming native americans. Americans resented how the british were still siezing american ships. -
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The War of 1812
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War Hawks Take Power
Two strong nationalists Heny Clay and Jhon Calhoon became leaders od the house of represenatives. Clay,Calhoon and their supporters were called war hawks. many new englanders wanted and believed in war -
Relations with Britain Worsen
Britain told the U.S that they would still sieze american sailors. Native americans began to attack american settlements. In june congress declared war on britain. -
Congress Declares War on Britain
Britain would not meet american demands. -
America is Not Ready for War
Jeffersons spending cuts had weakend the U.S military.The navy only had 16 warships, and the army had fewer then 7,000 men. -
Britain Blocades U.S Ports
The british navy had 135 ships blocading U.S ports. The british navy would have blocked off all U.S ports by 1814. -
Invasion of Canada
War hawks were demanding a invasion of canada. American troops serving under general william hull invaded canada from detroit only soon after to retreat. -
USS Constitution Scores a Victory
The USS constitution deafeated the british warship guerrie`re. -
Battle of Lake Erie
A key three hour battle took place at put-in-bay. Both sides knew the importance of controlling the lake for trade. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Andrew jackson took command of american forces in georgia. In march jackson deafeated the creeks at horseshoe bend. -
Washington D.C Attacked and Burned.
Britain wanted to attack D.C. Britain attacked and burned most of the capital buildings. -
Writing the Star Spangeld Banner
Key wrote the star spangeld banner. It told the story of his night watch. -
Hardford Convention
The new england states wanted to seceede from the U.S. With the teaty there the war was over. -
Treaty Of Ghent
Word of peace spred in britain. On christmas eve both sides signed the treaty the war is over. -
Battle of New Orleans
News of the treaty took a long time to get to the U.S. In january general jackson, Won a stunning victory in the battle of new orleans.
