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War of 1812. In July 1812 the United States went to war with British and their Native American allies. Fearing a massacre American General William hull surrendered Detroit. An attempt in Canada by General William Hull was also unsuccessful.
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In July 1812 the United States went to war with British and their Native American allies.
Fearing a massacre American General William hull surrendered Detroit
An attempt in Canada by General William Hull was also unsuccessful.
American navel forces fared better in the war, winning victories.
American privateers staged attacks on British ships and captured numerous vessels.
When the creek people were defeated at the battle of horseshoe bend, they were forced to give up most of their lands to the united states!
When its war with Canada (Napoleon) ended in 1814, the British were able to concentrate their forces against the united states
In august the British troops burned the city of Chesapeake bay.
An American naval force defeated the British at, and e British retreated to Canada.
Unaware of the peace treaty, a final battle was fought at new Orleans
The general’s resulting fame helped him win the election in 1828
The triumph at new Orleans and the signing of the peace treaty led Americans to feel a renewed sense of patriotism and a strong national identity.