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The Battle of Tippecanoe
The Battle of Tippecanoe is considered the first battle of the War of 1812. It took place between Tecumseh's brother, The Prophet, and William Henry Harrison's army. -
War of 1812 is declared by America
America declared war on Great Britain. This is important because it was the declaration of America's official war against Great Britain. -
United States troops burn York
United States' troops captured and burned the city of York. This is important because it would later cause the British to burn down the United States' capital Washington, D.C., in retaliation to the burning of York. -
Peace negotiations of the War of 1812 begin
Peace negotiations of the War of 1812 begin in Ghent. This is important because it marks the beginning of the end of the War of 1812. -
British forces burn Washington, DC
The British forces burnt Washington, DC and the white house in retaliation for the burning of York. President James Madison was forced to flee the Capital. -
The Battle of Plattsburg
The Battle of Plattsburg on Lake Champlain is an American victory. This is important because it secured the northern border on the United States' side instead of the British side. -
The Battle of Baltimore and The Star Spangled Banner
The Battle of Baltimore took place at Fort McHenry. Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner after watching the battle. -
The Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent is signed and the Americans and British diplomats agree to the terms of a treaty. They also return to the way it was from before the war. -
Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans. This was the last major battle of the War of 1812. -
The Peace Treaty is ratified
The Peace Treaty is ratified and President Madison declares the war as over. This is important because now the War of 1812 is over and America is at peace with Great Britain again. -
Citations
https://www.google.com/search?q=war+of+1812+burning+of+washington+dc&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS865US865&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwisx8b5qPLmAhWkMX0KHbWnD7sQ_AUoAXoECBIQAw&biw=1280&bih=864#imgrc=egz1iP_SYS4QeM:
https://www.google.com/search?q=peace+negotiations+war+of+1812&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS865US865&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwijvZqZqfLmAhX9JzQIHX4SDQMQ_AUoAnoECBUQBA&biw=1280&bih=864#imgrc=YpulDKW0oizBDM: -
Citations
https://www.google.com/search?q=treaty+of+ghent+signed&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS865US865&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjbgKWjqfLmAhUaIDQIHQqTC7UQ_AUoAXoECBQQAw&biw=1280&bih=864#imgrc=7BjCd9CCEHfvmM:
https://www.google.com/search?q=war+of+1812+declaration+of+war&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS865US865&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj__NLDqfLmAhVuJzQIHbBPCqIQ_AUoAXoECA8QAw&biw=1280&bih=864#imgrc=gP8CcgHOtnk0OM: -
Citations
https://www.google.com/search?q=war+of+1812+peace+treaty+ratified&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS865US865&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjnjprlqfLmAhWmJTQIHYe5DlAQ_AUoAnoECBAQBA&biw=1280&bih=864#imgrc=nBD_B4yK4ZMPDM:
https://www.google.com/search?q=day+the+battle+of+baltimore&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS865US865&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi-o5vOq_LmAhWEKn0KHWrHDKEQ_AUoAXoECBUQAw&biw=1280&bih=864#imgrc=HzIOHGqKRLY-EM: -
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Citations
https://www.google.com/search?q=January,+1815:+Andrew+Jackson+defeats+the+British+at+the+Battle+of+New+Orleans.&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS865US865&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwin4_mSqPLmAhVzCTQIHZjYCmMQ_AUoAXoECBYQAw&biw=1280&bih=913#imgrc=VsCImL1s4HmCTM:
https://www.google.com/search?q=battle+of+tippecanoe&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS865US865&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjd4-XsqPLmAhVaHDQIHZpNAu8Q_AUoAXoECBIQAw&biw=1280&bih=864#imgrc=Rz_Gnwzkf3DzNM:
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