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War Begins
Congress aproved Madison's request for a declaration of war. -
Battle of Lake Erie
A small British force set out to attack the American ships. After the American fleet, led by Oliver Hazard Perry, destroyed two of the enemy's ships, the British had to surrender. -
Battle of the Thames
General Harrison set out to attack the British and he found out they were in Canada. After persuing them, Harrison defeated the British in the Battle of the Thames. -
British defeats Napoleon
The British defeat Napoleon and turns their full attention to the Americans. -
Barttle of Lake Champlain
British sent a force from Canada across Lake Champlain to push south and cut off New England but plan failed when the American fleet defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Champlain. -
Lousiana Campaign
Dozens of ships carrying 7,500 British troops approached Louisiana. -
Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 24, 1814 which ended the war but due to slow mails, the unnecessary Battle of New Orleans happened. -
Battle of New Orleans
The British attacked General Andrew Jackson's forces but, the lay of the land protected the American riffle men as they mowed down the advancing redcoats and Jackson's forces defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans.
