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Jefferson is reelcted
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Embargo Act
The Embargo act is when the U.S. are not allowed to trade with anybody. This happened because Britan and France where stopping and searching American ships. -
Madison became President
Jefferson, following Washington's precedent, made it clear that he would not be a candidate for third term. The Republicans chose James Madison from Virginia. -
Battle of Tippencanoe
This battle was a victory for the Americans. After this war, Tecumseh joinded forces with Britan who supplied them with confederacy guns. -
War of 1812 Begins
War Hawks were confident the United States would achieve a quick victory over the British. They really were unprepared for war though. The regular army had 12,000 soldiers, 5,oo of whom were new recruits. Also, between 50,000 and 100,000 poorly trained soilders. -
Battle at Lake Erie
9 vessels of the U.S. navy defeated a captured 6 vessels of British Royal Navy. It was off the coast of Lake Erie. -
Battle of Thames
American Forces attacked York, burning the parlement. Tecumseh died in this battle. Harrison defeats British and American forces. -
British Burn Washington D.C.
British troops enter Washington, D.C. and burn the White House in retaliation for the American attack on the city of York . -
Battle at Lake Champlain
The Battle of Plattsburgh, also known as the Battle of Lake Champlain, ended the final invasion of the northern states of the United States during the War of 1812. -
Treaty of Ghent
This treaty ended the war of 1812.Peace negotiations started in Ghent, and after four months the treaty was signed. -
Battle at New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was a series of engagements fought between December 24, 1814, and January 8, 1815, together constituting the final major battle of the War of 1812.
