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Declaring War on Britain
War was declared after a long string of disputes between the two countries. It was also because of the capture of American citizens, and the attack on the Chesapeake, and the attacks from Canada. -
Constitution defeats Guerriere
The captain of the Guerriere wanted a fight, and he was sure he was going to win. They both tried ineffective ways of sinking the ships but resorted to having their gunmen kill the people on the other ship. It lasted for an hour, resulting in Gruerriere having a broken
mast and being blown up. -
Battle of Lake Erie
The American fleet had the upper hand at Lake Erie. The British were getting desperate, so they attacked. The Americans won, having it be the first time in history when
a an entire British fleet had been captured and defeated. -
Battle of Thames
There was a British, American, and Indian army ready in Canada. Tecumseh was the Indian commander and he had convinced Britain and the Indians to attack America. The Americans won again, Britain surrendering and running away. Tecumseh was killed in the battle, so the Indians lost
heart. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
A series of raids had been done against the American settlements
so Jackson gathered many more men for battle and trained them. He moved the Native American women and children, then
wiped out the enemy forces. -
Fort McHenry
A large battle was started there when Britain attacked from Baltimore. The fort somehow managed to survive through the night. The National Anthem was made that night. -
Battle of New Orleans
It was a long series of battles in New Orleans. Among the British
were Americans that had been pressed into service, and regiments from India. Jackson inspired the locals and his troops to destroy the British armies. -
The Hartford Convention
New England Federalists met at Hartford to discuss states' rights.
They drafted amendments to the constitution. By the time the delegates reached Washington D.C, the Treaty of Ghent had been made and the war was over. -
Treaty of Ghent
Signed in Ghent, Belgium, signaled the end of the war for America and Britain. The Americans abandoned their original reasons for the war, because then their sailors would stop getting captured.
