The War of 1812

Impressment of Sailors Begin

Jan 1, 1803

British Begin to impress American sailors and force them to walk on british ships.

The War of 1812

Period: Jan 1, 1803 to Jun 1, 1812

The Impression of Ameican Seamen In 1812

James Madison

Jan 1, 1806

James Madison delivers a report regarding British interference and impressement of sailors.

Fired Down

Jun 1, 1807

The American ship Chesapeake is fired upon by the British ship Leopard, causing and international incident.

Thomas Jefferson

Dec 1, 1807

Thomas Jefferson imposes an embargo to Great Britian but it results in economic disaster for American merchants and is discontinued in 1809.

The Battle of Tippecanoe

Nov 1, 1811

• The war congress convenes.
• THe battle of Tipppecanoe, considered the first battle of the war of 1812 takes place between Tecumen´s brother, The Prophet, and William Henry Harrisonś army.

War

Jun 1, 1812

America declares war on Britain.