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Impressment
British soldiers decided to impress American so that they would have to work on their ships. -
James Madison Report
James Madison wrote to Congress about Britain's impressment of American Sailors. -
International Event
A British ship accidentally fires on an American ship, the Chesapeake, which starts a national incident. -
The Embargo
Thomas Jefferson declared an Embargo on Britain and all of it's products (Causing America to face an economic disaster) -
President
James Madison is sworn into presidency!
“Battle of York.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 14 July 2019, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_York. -
War
America finally declares war on Britain for the second time in it's history.
“War of 1812.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 21 Aug. 2018, www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812. -
Fighting in the Americas
British soldiers allied with Native Americans fought against the American army in what is now Michigan. -
Burning of York
American soldiers surrounded and burned the British city of York (Present day Toronto)
“Battle of York.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 14 July 2019, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_York. -
Battle of Thames
During the Battle of Thames, a famous warrior known as Tecumseh was killed. -
Treaty and End of War
After the unnecessary final battle led by Andrew Jackson, the treaty that was created in Ghent was ratified, and the war was over. -
Citations
Most to all notes were from “Timeline.” PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, www.pbs.org/wned/war-of-1812/timeline/.
