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British Blockades Of U.S.
In 1807, Great Britian began to stop and block ports of entry in the U.S. in order to stop trade between France and U.S. The British was at war with France and wanted the supply of goods to stop. -
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War Of 1812
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Impressmen of U.S. Sailors
In 1805, British ships started to capture and raid U.S. ships. They captured the sailors and began to somewhat torture them to make them stop trade with France. -
U.S. Declaration of War
On June 1, 1812, President James Madison sent grievances towards Britian to Congress, they then decided that i was a declaratio of war, and The War Of 1812 began. -
Battle Of Queenston Heights
On October 13, 1812, U.S. forces were defeated at a battle near Niagara Falls.The U.S. officers failed to convince troops to cross into Canada to provide reinforcements and supplies. -
Battle Of Raisin River
On January 21, 1813, the Battle of Raisin River was fought. The US forces, commanded by General Winchester, surrendered to British forces led by Colonel Proctor -
Battle Lake Eirie
On September 10, 1813, Commodore Perry defeated the British fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie. A victorious Perry sent his famous message to his commander: "We have met the enemy and they are ours". -
Battle Of Thames
After the American victory at Lake Erie, forces crossed the lake into Canada at what became known as the Battle of Thames.The American forces caught up with the surrendering British and Indians and decisively defeat them. -
Attack On The White House
On August 18, 1814, British forces march on Washington.The British burned the White House and the Capitol, but a strong rainstorm saved the rest of Washington. The British didn't hold their territory under orders not to. -
Battle of Baltimore
After their successful raid on Washington the British turned their sites on Baltimore. The Americans won this battle due to the fact that Baltimore was too big and they held their line. Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner while watching the battle from far away and seeing the American flag still up. -
Treaty Of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812 was signed on December 24, 1814. The treaty was signed in Ghent, which is now Belgium. The news of the treaty didnt reach the U.S. in time, as the Battle of New Orleans happened after this. -
Battle Of New Orleans
On January 8, 1815, American forces commanded by General Jackson, decisively defeated the British forces as they tried to capture New Orleans. The battle, which took place after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed, effectively ended the war. Jackson became a national hero after this.
