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Impressment
The practice of forcing foreign sailors into a countries military service. Britain was known for doing this. -
Embargo Act
Prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports. -
Battle of Tippicanoe
William Henry Harrison and troops defeated the Shawnee Indians (Tecumseh) who were trying to unite. -
Madison Declares War On Britain
The second war between the US and Britain because Britain was trying to interfere with American trade in France. -
Battle of Lake Erie
A naval battle where the US defeated the British and secured Lake Erie. -
Battle of the Thames River
Battle led by General William Henry Harrison; broke the British alliance with the Native Americans when Tecumseh was killed; the US won this battle. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Andrew Jackson defeated the Creek Indians, who were helping the British. This battle was fought in what is now known as Alabama. -
The Burning to Washington DC
The British invaded Washington DC and burned both the White House and the Capitol. -
Battle of Lake Champlain
A naval victory by American forces that ended the British attempt to cut off New England from the rest of the US. -
The Star-Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key writes the poem "Star-Spangled Banner" after watching the British attack on Fort McHenry. -
Hartford Convention
A series of meetings in New England of Federalists who were opposed to the War of 1812 and wanted to secede from the US. -
Signing of the Treaty of Ghent
The treated officially ended the War of 1812. -
Battle of New Orleans
This battle was fought after the war had officially ended. The British army attempted to take New Orleans. This was an American victory and the last battle of the War of 1812.
