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War between Britain and France Continues
Britain's Navy was is far supperior to their French counterpart. However, France's ground forces have sized much of Europe. The struggle is continually dragged out and America wishes to remain neutral. -
British Navy Attacks USS Chesapeake
A British Warship, the HMS Leopard, which is patrolling the American coast, demands to search the American ship for deserters. When refused, they attack the ship, injuring many men. The AMericans then surrendered and one deserter and three Native American were siezed by the British. -
Madison Inaugurated as President
James Madison takes the oath of office, becoming the ninth President of the United States. Formerly havinng served as Jefferson's Vice President, he is the second consecutive Democcratic-Republican elected to the office. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
US forces led by William Henry Harrison an American Indian forces of theTecumseh's Confederacy led byTenskwatawa battle in modern day Indiana. The Tecumseh's people were ready to go to war with the US following the poor state of their relations with Great Britain. The US troops were victorious. -
The US Declares War on Great Britain
The same month that he asked Congress to declare war, Madison signs the bill into law, beginning the formal war between the US and Great Britan. -
Britain Surrenders Fort Michilimackinac
Having been caught off guard by American troops, British and Native American troops surrender the fort without a fight to avoid a bloody battle. -
British Capture Fort Detroit
Under Major General Isaac Brock, the British execute a siege of Fort Detroit. They are greatly assisted by Native American allies. They gain much confidence from this victory. -
The Battle of Frenchtown
British and Indian allies repel Kentucky troops in bloody fighting. The American survivors are killed in the Raisin River Massacre. -
Battle of York
York, Canada which is present-day Toronto, was the the sight of this battle where US troops led by Zebulon Pike, took this British city and burned it. They also captured the Great Lakes largely thanks to the assistance of a naval flotilla. -
Tecumesh Dies
Tecumesh's death leads to the collapse of the Tenskwata Confederacy, a crucial ally of the British. -
Battle of Thames
Tecumesh is killed ina US victory in this battle that was fought in Ontario, Canada. -
Battle of Horshoe Bend
Major General Andrew Jackson leads his men and their American Indian Allies into battle in Alabama againsts the Red Stick Creek American Indian Tribe. America if decisively victorious, effectively ending the Creek War. -
Napoleon is Defeated
The Eurpoean Allies fighting Napoleon which are Austria, Britain, Prussia, and Russia, take PAris, effectively defeating Napoleon. -
Battle of Chippawa
US victory in battle over British forces while US forces invade Canada along the Niagara River. -
The British Take Washington, D.C.
The British take Washington, D.c and MAdison flees the White House and the capital. The British burn the city and the Whith House but their fun is ended by a freak storm. -
The Battle of Lake Champlain
A.K.A. The Battle of Plattsburgh, this US victory drove the British away from an atempt to take the northern US satets. -
Massachusetts Legislature Calls Convention
An emergency convention is called by the law makers in New Englans. -
The Hartford Convention
In an attempt to increase and protect the influence that the Northeastern states had, this convention was held by Federalists. Secessions and seven ammendments were discussed. -
Treaty of Ghent
The treaty ending the War of 1812 is signed by US and Great Britain officials. This treaty attempted to improve the countries' relations. -
The Battle of New Orleans
Even though the treaty to end the war had been signed and ratified. This is one of amny battles that continued in to late February. The British tried to sieze New Orleans but Andrew Jackson and his men held off the attackers.
