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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
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British forces burn the White House.
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Victory at Lake Champlain
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Treaty of Ghent
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Battle of New Orleans