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President Madison Takes Office
When Madison became president force between Britain and the U.S became very high.Americans were mad a Britain for arming Native Americans.Americans hated the impressment of the U.S sailors. -
War Hawks Take Power
Clay and Calhoun were the leaders of the house of reps. Their supporters were the war hawks. The war hawks wanted to start war with Britain.So Congress declared war. -
Relations with Britain Worsen
Connections worsened in the early months between Britain and the U.S. Britain told the U,S that they were gonna keep impressing U.S sailors. During this Native Americans in the Northwest began attacking settlements. -
Congress Declares War On Britain
Congress declared war in 1812. It wasnt a good time for Britain.Britain was in war with Europe. Britain did not come to terms with the U.S when they wanted to stop war because noticed that they wernt ready. -
America Is Not Ready for War
When war began Americans were confident. But later they noticed that they were no where near ready.Jefferson's money cut out really hurt the U.S in terms of supplies -
Britain Blockades American Ports
In the first days of war Britain set blockades of the American coast. By 1814 the British had about 135 ships blockading the American Ports. -
Invasion of Canada
Before the war began, war hawks wanted to invade. July 1st of 1812 General William Hull and his troops invaded Canada. -
USS Constitution Scores a Victory
A 3-hour battle took place. During battle the U.S flagship was horribly damaged.The U.S commander said he would battle till he won. -
Battle of Lake Erie
A three hour battle took place at Put-in-Bay. It took place in the western part of the Bay. During the battle an American flagship was damaged. The commander got another ship and fought the battle until it was won. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
When creek warriors attacked Southern American settlements Andrew Jackson took command of Georgia forces and defeated the creeks, forcing them to give up much of their land. -
Washington DC Attacked and Burned
British Attacked Washington DC. Many government bulidings were attacked and burned. American Armies could not defend Washington. -
Washington DC Attacked and Burned
British Attacked Washington DC. Many government bulidings were attacked and burned. American Armies could not defend Washington. -
Writing the Star Spangled Banner
British attacked Baltimore. Frances Scott Key, a young American, watched the attack of Baltimore and noticed through it all, the American flag was still standing. The Star Spanglinged banner was first a poem. -
Hartford Convention
Delegates of the Hartford Convention suggested that the New England States sucede from the United States. The delegates debated. The Hartford Convention quickly ended when news of the peace treaty spred. -
Treaty of Ghent
Bratian had become tired of war. Talk of peace began in Ghent, Belgium. This later ended the war. -
Battle of New Orleans
The teaty of Ghent had been signed. But in 1815 news wasn't quick to get to the U.S. General Jackson won a victory in New Orleans ended the war.
