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The War of 1812
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Madison takes office
Americans were angry at brittian for arming the native americans so madison took charge and became a leader -
War hawks take power
Henry Clay of kentucky and Jhon C. Calhound, South Calorlina became leaders of the house of represnatives. Clay supporters were warhawks who wanted war with New England -
Relations with Brittian worsen
brittian will keep impressing sailors Native americans began attacking. In june they declared war with brittian -
Congress declaires war
Brittian not meeting american demands Native americans protecting canada but americans did not have enough funds so they were not ready for war -
America Is not ready for war
THe U.S was not ready for war the U.S only had 16 war ships and only 7,000 men -
Brittian blockaids Ameroican ports
brittian set up a blockaid of 135 war ships so americans could not use their port -
invaison of canada
american troop under ganeral william holl invaded canada form detroit. Fearing they did not have enough souliders they soon reteated -
USS constitution Scores a VIctory
a battle at sea laed to american ships taking over british ships -
Battle at lake erie
a key three hour battle took place and the flag ships were badley damaged the america fought and one -
Battle at horse shoe bend
Andrew Jackson took comand and won the treaty that ended gave up millions of achers of land -
Washington D.C attacked and burned
British forces marched in the city Dolly Madison Gatherd up important papers and left the white house -
Wrighting the Star spangle banner
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