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President Madison takes Office
Tension with Britain was high when James Madison took office in 1809. -
War Hawks takes power
Those who were excited for war with Britain. Henery Clay and John C.Calhoun became leaders in the House of Representatives. -
Relations with Great Britain worsen
The British people told the U.S they would continue impressing sailors. Also Native Americans were still in war with Europe. -
Congress Declares War On Britain
Congress wanted war on Britian the war started at not some much a good time for Britain. Americans were sure that they wouldwin the war. -
America is not ready for war.
United States was not prepared. Jefferson spending cuts had weakend the American military which was not good. -
Britain Blockades American Ports.
There was 135 warships blocking American ships which was in 1814. British decided to set up a blockade. -
Invasion Of Canada
War Hawks demanded invansion on Canada they had the ability to throw off British rule. The person who invaded Canada was William Hull. -
U.S.S Constitiution Scores Victory
Is the most famous sea battle of war of 1812 engaged the British frigate. -
Battle of Lake Erie
Americans had better luck on Lake Erie. During battle the American flagship were badly damaged. -
Battle of the Horeshoe Bend
March, 1814 Jackson was the one who defeated the battle of Horseshoe Bend the creeks gave millions of land away. -
Washington D.C Attacked and Burned
Britsh set fire to some goverment buildings in Washington D.C. Americans were shocked that the army can not defend. -
Writing Of the Star spangeled
The Star spangeled told the story about Francis Scott Key. Which became popular in 1931 congress made it a national anthem. -
Harford Convention
Some delegates suggested that the New England states should withdraw from U.S. New of the peace of treaty arrived.Hartford soon ended. -
Treaty of Ghent
The treaty returned things to the way they had been before the war. Peace talks began in Ghent by 1814.
