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War started
Started in July of 1812, when general William Hull lead the American Army from Detroit into Canada. -
Naval Battles
On September 18, 1813 British ship sailed out to face the Americans. In the battle that followed, Perry and his ships defeated the British naval force. -
Battle of the Thames
The great leader Tecumseh was killed. Americans also attacked the town of York (present day Toronto Canada), burning the parliament buildings. By the end of 1813 the Americans had won some victories on land and on sea. -
Andrew Jackson
In March 1814, a lanky Tennessee planter named Andrew Jackson attacked the creeks. Jackson's forces slaughtered more than 550 of the creek people. Known as the Battle of Horseshoe Bend -
The British offensive
British fortunes improved in the spring of 1814. They have been fighting a war with Napoleon and had won. Now they send more forces to America. -
Attack on Washington D.C.
In 1814, the British sailed into Chesapeake Bay. Their destination was Washington D.C. on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. the British troops quickly over powered the American militia then marched into the city. "They proceeded, with a moments delay, to burn and destroy everything in the most distance degree connected with government," reported a British officer. The Capital is the presidents mansion were among the buildings burn