-
Jefferson is reelected
Across the Alantic Ocean, Britian and France were at war that threatened to interfere with the American trade. When the British and France went to war in the year of 1803 the U.S. traded with both of the countries. -
Embargo Act
Embargo made any and all exports from the United States illegal. It also was sponsored by Thomas Jefferson and enacted by Congress. -
Madison became president
James Madison was known as the "Father of the Constitution" he was the last of the founding fathers to serve as President. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
Indiana between United States forces was led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory. -
War of 1812 Begins
The War of 1812 was a military conflict lasting for two and a half years fought by the United States of America against the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. -
Battle of Thames
The Battle of the Thames also known as the Battle of Moraviantown, was a United States victory in the War of 1812 against the United Kingdom. -
Battle at Lake Erie
Lake Erie off the coast of Ohio during the War of 1812 nine vessels of the United States Navy defeated and captured 6 vessels of British Royal Navy. -
Treaty of Ghent
In the city of Ghent was the peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. -
Battle at Lake Champlain
New York during the War of 1812 an American naval force won a decisive victory against a British fleet. -
British burn Washington D.C.
The Burning of Washington in 1814 was an attack during the War of 1812 between British forces and those of the U.S.A. -
Battle at New Orleans
The Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 24, 1814 and hostilities would continue in Louisiana, without knowing about and contrary to the Treaty.
