The War of 1812

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  • Order in Council

    Britain passed the orders in council

  • Embargo Act Repealed

    U.S. Congress repealed Thomas Jefferson's Embargo Act

  • Henry Led U.S.Troops

    William Henry led U.S. troops to victory in the Battle of Tippecanoe

  • Declaration of War

    James Madison signed a Declaration of War against Britain

  • Defeat

    The United States suffered a humiliating defeat

  • Treaty of Ghent

    Commissioners signed the Treaty of Ghent

  • Peace

    Britain attacked New Orleans unaware that peace had been concluded