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By: Ryan Krist. Causes of the war. The war was started because the Americans were outraged at the enrollment of American sailors into the British Navy. Also the Indians were upset because the Americans were moving into their land, and the Indians were on the side of the British.
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Causes of the war • The war was started because the Americans were outraged at the enrollment of American sailors into the British Navy. • Also the Indians were upset because the Americans were moving into their land, and the Indians were on the side of the British
America’s forgotten war • The war of 1812 started on June 18, 1812 and was declared by President Madison. • America vs. Britain.
Burn • On April, 1813 the American troops burn down York. • In retaliation the British troops burn down DC and President Madison flees the capital.
On September, 1814 the Americans have a major victory at the Battle of Plattsburg, securing the northern border. • Also on September, 1814 the Battle of Baltimore takes place at Fort McHenry where Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner.
The Treaty of Ghent • The Treaty of Ghent is established when Americans and British diplomats agree to the terms of a treaty and return to how they were before the war • The last battle of the war takes place in New Orleans where Andrew Jackson defeats the British • On February, 1815 the peace treaty is ratifies and President Madison declares the war over
