War of 1812

  • Embargo Act of 1807

    The Embargo Act was passed on this day by congress to answer British officials that tried to regulate shipping to and from.
  • Madison Elected

    Americans elected James Madison as their president.
  • Prestident attacts little belt

    The president decides to attect a british shit and kills 9 sailors.
  • Harrison defeats Tecumseh

    The President orders a group of 1000 men against a tribe of Native Americans.
  • War of 1812

    America declares war against Britian in an attempt to become their own county.
  • Refusal of War

    Mass. and Conn. Refuse to go to war against Britian.
  • Surrender of Detroit

    Detroit territory surrenders to British forces and this strengthens the will for war.
  • Battle of Lake Erie

    The United States ensues in a Battle at Lake ereie, one ofthe 5 great lakes
  • Invaded

    Canada is nearly invaded by the US and British soldiers.
  • Re-Elected

    James Madison re-elected as president.
  • Ghent Begins

  • British forces burn the White House.

  • Victory at Lake Champlain

  • Treaty of Ghent

  • Battle of New Orleans