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Battle of Lake Erie
What happened was in 1812, when the war began, British quickly took control of Lake Erie, because they had already settled there. A small warship force was Queen Charlotte and the brig General Hunter. During this time, America lacked the navy-power to counter the British Vessels. The only ship that was ready was the USS Adams, who lead by Brigadier General William Hull abandoned its invasion of Canada. Later on, Adams was pinned down in Detroit by the British. The British later on took the Ada -
Battle of Horshoe Bend
The Major General, Andrew Jackson defeated a part of the upper creek (Native American warriors). It is the final battle of the Creek War. -
British attack Washington D.C.
The British burned the capital building including the White House and U.S. Capitol. The British commanders ordered the British troops to attack our government and capital buildings to make us even weaker. -
Attack on Fort McHenry
The U.S. successfully defended the attack from the British Navy in Chesapeake Bay. The British wanted the land of Fort McHenry so they decided to attack us again. -
Battle of New Orleans
The British and Americans fought against each other for New Orleans, 2,000 British soldiers were killed, but only 70 Americans were wounded because the Americans got good weapons.