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The War of 1812
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President Madison takesOffice
Madison became president in America. -
War Hawks Take Power
People who were eagar forwar wanted to have war with Britian. -
Relations With Great Britian
The British told the Americans they would continue impressing sailors. -
Congress Declares War with Britian
In June, Congress declared war with Britian. -
America is Not Ready for War
Jefferson had cut down the military so their army was not very large. They had less than 7,000 men and only 16 warships. -
Britian Blockades American Ports
The British navy had 135 warships and they blocked American ships from trade. -
Invasion Of Canada
The war hawks wxpected Canadians to welcome the chance to show off Britian. -
USS Constitution Scores a Victory
USS Constitution defeated the British warships. -
Battle of Lake Erie
Americans were in control of the lake, the British were tole to leave Detriot and retreat back to Canada. -
Battle of Horeshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson was the leader of American Forces and defeted the Creek Warriors. -
Washington D.C.Attacked and Burned
British forces marched into Washington D.C. and set fire to many government buildings, including the White House. -
Writing of The Star Spangled Banner
Scott Key wrote a poem called "the Star Spangled Banner" and it soon became a very popular song. -
Hartford Convetion
A group of Federalists met in Hartford and discused a treaty. THey talked about how New England States should secede. -
Treaty Of Ghent
Britian was tired of war so the two sides began talking peace. They both signed the treaty. -
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson lead American forces and attacked Britian.The Americans won.
