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U.S declares war on Great Britian
This was the first time that the United States officially declared war on another county. ([Declare War Clipart], 2020) -
James Madison inaugurated for the 2nd term as President
James Madison' inaugural address focused on justifying the war and rallying the nation to support the war effort. ([Founding Father], 2023)
Newsam, A. (2024). James Madison’s second inaugural address. American Battlefield Trust. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/james-madisons-second-inaugural-address -
Battle of Thames
The battle took place in Ontario, Canada. The U.S won against the British and Indian Forces. Native American leader, Tecumseh died in battle, ending his confederacy. ([The Battle of Thames], 2022)
Wikipedia. (2024, July 3). Battle of the thames. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Thames -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
The battle took place in central Alabama. The U.S won against the Red Sticks, a faction of the Creek Indian Tribe. The U.S forces were led against Major General Andrew Jackson. The battle significantly weakened Native American resistance. ([Battle of Horseshoe Bend], 2015)
History.com. (2024). Horseshoe Bend. American Battlefield Trust. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/war-1812/battles/horseshoe-bend -
Burning of Washington, D.C.
The British stormed Washington D.C. and burned down major buildings. But it didn't stop the U.S, it just made a rallying point to increase support for the war effort. ([The War of 1812], 2018)
News, C. (2014, August 31). The 1814 burning of Washington, D.C. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-1814-burning-of-washington-d-c/ -
Bombardment of Fort McHenry
The successful defense of the fort demonstrated that America could stand up to the world's most powerful military forces at the time. It boosted morale and patriotism throughout the country. ([Attack on Fort McHenry], 2014)
History.com. (2024a). Fort McHenry. American Battlefield Trust. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/war-1812/battles/fort-mchenry -
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
When Francis Scott Key first saw that flag waving above the fort the next morning, he became inspired to write a poem about it. It boosted morale and patriotism in America. That poem became the national anthem of the U.S 117 years later. ([Fort McHenry], 2021) -
The Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent is signed by the British and Americans. This was thought to end the war, but the war didn't end till 1815. ([The Treaty of Ghent], 2023) -
Battle of New Orleans
The final major battle of the War of 1812. Major General Andrew Jackson defeated Major General Sir Edward Pakenham. The troops did not know the treaty was signed, but the victory boosted national pride and made Andrew Jackson a national hero. ([Battle of New Orleans], 2013)
Editors, History. com. (2022, August 9). Battle of New Orleans. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/topics/19th-century/battle-of-new-orleans -
War of 1812 ends
The Treaty of Ghent is fully declared, and the War of 1812 finally ends. The end of the war led to the "Era of Good Feelings," where the British and the Americans relations improved. ([Era of Good Feelings], 2022)
Academy, K. (2016). The War of 1812 (article). Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/the-early-republic/politics-society-early-19th-c/a/the-war-of-1812