The War of 1812

  • President Madison offering France and Great Britian a deal

    France agreed to the President Madison's offer to stop attacking American ships and Great Britain did not. France continued to interfere with the American shipping and the United States went to war with Great Britain.
  • The Battle of Tippecanoe Creek

    The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought by the American Army and the Native American Warriors near Layfayette, Indiana. Governor William Henry Harrison led the American Army to victory.
  • American invasion of Canada

    A small army of militiamen was led by Bregadiar William Hall. A second successful invasion, April 27, 1813, led by American forces burned York, today known as Toronto. A third successful invasion led by General Harrison, the Battle of Thames, October 5, 1813.
  • Oliver Hazard Perry defeats Brithish Royle Navy at Lake Erie

    The United States Navy led by Oliver Hazard Perry captured six British Royal Navy vessels on Lake Erie off the coast of Ohio.
  • Burning of the Whitehouse and Capitol in Washington DC

    The White House and the Capitol of the United States of America were burned down to the ground by the British Army. Major General Robert Ross led this attack which occured during the War of 1812.
  • The Battle of Baltimore

    The Battle of Baltimore was another battle fought between the American Forces and British Army in Baltimore, Maryland. As a result of this battle the Star-Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key. This song is the national anthem of the United States of America.
  • The Battle of New Orleans

    The battle of New Orleans was the last major battle of the War off 1812. It started on December 23, 1814 between the American Army and British troops. The British Army was defeated by the American Forces on January 8, 1815.
  • Battle of Waterloo

    Napolean Bonaparte and the French forces were defeated by the British, Dutch,Belgiam, and German armies at Waterloo. Napolean lost his power and was exciled to the Island of Elba.