War of 1812

  • Battle of Lake Erie

    United States vs. Great Britain
    Captured 6 vessels of Great Britain
    Ohio
    To ensure American control of the lake for the rest of the war.
  • British Attack on Washington D.C.

    Date unknown (year 1814)
    General Robert Ross lead Great Britain to invade U.S.
    Set fire to many public buildings including Capito Building and The White House.
    In Washington D.C.
    They wanted to kill the president.
  • Fort McHenry

    Date unkown (year 1814)
    British Navy invaded
    Successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from attack in Chesapeake Bay
    Chesapeake Bay
    The British Navy wanted to take over
    This inspired people to write the Star Spangled Banner in Fort McHenry
  • Battle Of Horshoe Bend

    U.S. vs. Indians lead by Andrew Jackson defeated Red Sticks
    Indian allies fought because of U.S. expanding
    Central Alabama
    Did not want Americans to expand their country onto their territory.
  • Battle of New Orleans

    British Army invaded U.S.
    Seizing New Orleans and the vast territory the United Sates aquired with the Louisiana Purchase
    In New Orleans
    To take control of New Orleans