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Napoleon (French) bans trade with Great Britain
The French ruler, Napoleon, bans trade with Great Britain. This tension between French and Great Britain also affected the US. Tensions were growing with Great Britain and US over shipping. -
James Madison inaugurated as president
Madison won the election in 1808. The shipping arguments were still taking place with Great Britain. Madison wanted to help the US. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
The tensions had grown between Native Americans and US. Prior to this battle, Great Britain had been supplying the NA with weapons. US defeats Indians in this battle. -
US Declares War
President Madison declares war on Great Britain. The disagreements over shipping and Impressment upset the Americans. Great Britain was controlling all US shipping. -
British victory
British defeat US troops at Frenchtown. This was a series of fights that lasted over several days. The Americans won early and then Great Britains and NA surprised with a surprise counterattack and won. -
Canadian Capital destroyed
US troops attack and burn down York. York was the capital of Upoer Canada. This was a big victory for teh Americans. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
The US has a big victory. Prior to this, the British had many of the victories. The Creek Indians and US became allies. -
Treaty of Fort Jackson
After many bloody battles, a treaty is signed. The US and Creek nation sign peace treaty. This took place at Fort Jackson. -
War Ends
Treaty of Ghent signed to end war. On December 24, 1814, the long war of 1812 ended. News did not reach the US very quickly. It was not until February of 1815.
