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Macon's Bill Number Two
What: Macon's Bill Number Two
Who: Nathaniel Macon, James Madison, and Congress
When: May 1810
Where: The U.S.
How: The plan reopened trade with the warring countries and the U.S. then decided to make a non-importation act against the other who didn't reopen trade. Eventually they both reopened trade, but Britain did it too late. Why: This was the event that led the US to declare war against Britain. -
Tecumseh Movement
What: Tecumseh Movement Who: Tecumseh, Tenskwatawa, and William Henry Harrison When: November 1811 Where: Prophetstown and by the Tippecanoe River How: The movement happened because the Native Americans believed their land was being taken from them and decided to unite against America. Why: This showed that the natives were supported by the British and caused many Southerners and Westerners to vote for the war. -
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War of 1812
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White House Burning
What: The Washington DC burning Who: James Madison, citizens, and British When: August 24, 1814 Where: Washington DC How: Once France was defeated, British turned its attention to America and marched a militia into Washington DC and burned it down. Why: This event ultimately showed that our capital could be harmed and that our nation needed to be better guarded otherwise other attacks may come. -
Andrew Jackson
Who: Andrew Jackson What/Who: Andrew Jackson When: 1812-1815 Where: New Orleans and South Tennessee How: Andrew Jackson defeated many Indian tribes that supported the British and led the U.S. to victory in New Orleans. Why:Andrew Jackson won various battles that led to the defeat of the British.
