The War of 1812 Timeline

  • President Madison Offerrs

    President James Madison offers a deal to both France and Great Britain, that who ever stops attacking American ships that the U.S.A would stop trading with their enemy. France was the first to agree, so the U.S.A stopped trading with Great Britain.
  • Battle of Tippecanoe Creek

    When Tecumseh went south to expand the confederacy, William Henry Harrison attacked Propetstown on the Tippecanoe River. After two hours, the Prophet´s forces fled in defeat.
  • Napoleon´s defeat in Europe

    Napoleon´s defeat in Europe allowed British to commit more troops to the war in the U.S.
  • Battle of Thames River

    It took place in upper Canada. The United States took victory.
  • U.S Naval captured a British fleet

    U.S. Naval Commander Oliver Hazard Perry captured a British fleet on Lake Erie. Nine vessels of the U.S.A defeated and captured six vessels of the British Royal Navy.
  • British attacked Washington D.C.

    British attack and burn the Capital and the presidents mansion.
  • British attack Balitmore

    The British defeated the U.S. at this battle.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    This battle was a major battle of the war of 1812. The American Troops had a victory that was led by General Andrew Jackson.