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Jefferson is reelected
Thomas Jefferson was running against Charles C. Pickneys. When the election ended, Jefferson won the election and served his second term of president. -
The Embargo Act
The Embargo Act was passed by the Congress to stop trading with other countries. The act failed and was removed in March 1809. -
James Madison becomes President
James Madison was running against Charcles C. Pickney. Madison won the election in 1808 and served until March 4th, 1817. -
The Battle of Tippecanoe
The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought between the United States and Tecumseh's confederation. The battle did give victory to the United States, but it did cause Tecumseh to join the British. -
The War of 1812 Begins
The War of 1812 was between the United States and Britain. The war was caused by impressment by the British. The British made a peace treaty with the United States, but by the time the U.S got the message, the United States had already made their battle plan and put it into action. -
The Battle At Lake Erie
The United States captured six of the British ships and break the Indian Confederation of Tecumseh. This was one of the biggest navel fights in the War of 1812. -
The Battle of Thames
The Battle of Thames was between the United States and Great Britain. The battle cause Tecumseh to die and the United States won the battle. -
Britain burn down Washingtion D.C.
British troops storm to the White House and burn down Washington D.C. The British army that burned down the Capitol was led by Major General Robert Ross. -
The Battle at Lake Champlain
The Battle at Lake Champlain was the final battle that stopped the British to invade the Northern States. This battle took place a little before the Treay of Ghent was signed. -
The Treaty of Ghent was Signed
The Treaty of Ghent was the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812. Once it was signed, the relationship that the United States had with Britain was restored. -
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. This battle was the final battle that was fought in the War of 1812. The Americans were fighting the British to avoid them invading New Orleans.
