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Jefferson is reelected
Jefferson won reelection. The country was at peace but trouble was soon to come. -
Embargo Act
Congress passed the Embargo Act. This act made sure we wouldn't trade with any other country. This was more towards Great Britian, but this act crashed and burned. -
Madison became president
James Madison became president under terrible conditions. He became president during the Embargo Act. Britian still stopped American ships. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
The Battle of Tippecanoe was a victory for the Americans. After war Tecumseh joined forces with Britian -
War of 1812 begins
War Hawks believed that the United States would quickly defeat the British. The United States were not ready for war. -
Battle of Thames
Harrison wins against the British and Native American forces. They killed Tecumseh. -
Battle of lake Erie
Perry defeats the British on Lake Erie. It was during the War of 1812 -
British burn Washington, D.C
The British wanted revenge on the Americans. They wanted revenge because of the attack in Canda. So they burned down the White House. -
Battle at Lake Champlain
This battle ended the final invasion of the Northern states. Thar of 1812 -
Treaty of Ghent
It was the treaty that ended The War of 1812. It was also signed in the town Ghent -
Battle at New Orleans
This was the final battle of the war. They did not knoe about the treaty during this battle.
