T
he War of 1812 with Britain resulted from issues of neutral world trade, conscription of U.S. men into the British Navy, and a rumored British alliance with enemy Indians. The American forces blundered badly on the battlefield, but succeeded on the seas. At the end of the war America earned a new foreign respect and cut the final colonial ties with England. While the War of 1812 may be the worst fought American war, it created a more unified nation, dedicated to making the United States a great country.
Timeline
War Results: Treaty of Ghent
Basically an armistice between America and Britain, no grievances resolved
War Results: Economically
Manufacturing Prospered
War Results: Politically
Destruction of the Federalist Party
War Results: Patriotism
Greater unity and nationalism throughout the United States
War Results: Foreign Praise
New respect abroad for America’s fighting ability
Causes of the War: Immediate Threat
British ally with Indian Prophet Tenskwatawa and Indian Confederacy
Causes of the War: Economy
U.S. Embargo hurts economy
Causes of the War: Impressment
Forced conscription of U.S. citizens into British Navy
Causes of the War: Napoleanic Wars
Napoleon’s advances in Europe, led to British blockade
Event
Francis Scott Key writes “The Star Spangled Banner” during the naval bombardment of Fort McHenry
Event Date
13 Sept 2014
Event
Treaty of Ghent signed in Belgium
Event Date
24 Dec 1814
Event
War of 1812
Important Places: Battle site
Lake Erie, Michigan
Important Places: National Anthem written
Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland
Important Places: Treaty of Ghent signed
Belgium
Important Places: Raided and set on fire
Washington, D.C.
Important Places: Battle site
Ontario, Canada
Important Places: Battle site
New Orleans, Louisiana
Event Date
24 Aug 1814
Event
White House and Capital set on fire by British
Event
The ship Constitution (Old Ironsides) defeats British ship HMS Guerriere
Event Date
Aug 1812
Event
Battle of New Orleans; huge victory for U.S.
Event Date
8 Jan 1815
To
24 Dec 1814
From
18 Jun 1812
Event
U.S. Victory at the Battle of Thames (Ontario, Canada)
Event Date
5 Oct 1813
Event Date
Jun 1812
Event
The 12th Congress declares war
Event Date
10 Sept 1813
Event
Battle of Lake Erie; inland U.S. navy fleet defeats British navy
Tribe
Creek
Group
Creek Enrollment Cases
Other Facts
The Red Stick War
The agitation of the Shawnee and Creek by the Brits resulted in an Indian war in the South
Saved upper New York from British conquest
Thomas Macdonough
U.S. leader
Oliver Hazard Perry
led U.S. victory at the Battle of the Thames
William Henry Harrison
Defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
President of the USA
President James Madison
British commander
General Isaac Brock
Full Name
Norman, Rosa Alabama
