War of 1812

By dyoungma
  • Madison takes office

    Madison takes office

    Tension was high with Britain when taking office.
    Britain armed Indians in the Northwest.
    Resented impressment of U.S. ships by Britain.
  • Period: to

    The War of 1812

  • War Hawks take power

    War Hawks take power

    Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun became House of Representitives leaders.
    Supporters were war hawks.
    War with Britain might harm U.S. trade.
  • Relations with Great Britain Worsen

    Relations with Great Britain Worsen

    Britain still impressed sailors.
    Indians began attacks on frontier settlements.
  • Congress declares War on Britain

    Congress declares War on Britain

    Congress declares war on Britain.
    Britain was still fighting in Europe.
    Britain didn't want U.S. demands.
    Britain provided the Indians support to protect Canada.
  • America is not ready for war

    America is not ready for war

    Jefferson weakened the military.
    Only had 16 warships.
    Fewer than 7,000.
  • Britain Blokades American Ports

    Britain Blokades American Ports

    Britain set up blokades.
    British navy had 135 warships blockading Americans.
    Britain was able to close off U.S. ships.
  • Invasion of Canada

    Invasion of Canada

    Invaded Canada from Detroit.
    Lost from retreating.
    Won in Lake Erie.