Essential Question
How did the War of 1812 happen and progress?
Why You Should Care
Sometimes called “The second war for Independence” the War of 1812 sought American pride and honor at great risk to her very existence.
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Part III: �The War of 1812
The Empire Strikes Back
1812
The invasion of Canada went terribly. The U.S. managed to burn some supplies and towns but lost many men and battles.
In the Navy
1813
Despite being way outclassed the American Navy had some successes. Oliver Hazard Perry won battles on the Great Lakes. The USS Constitution proved to be a great warship.
The Creek War
1813 - 1814
Tecumseh recruited natives in the South. They were defeated by General Andrew Jackson and some natives who joined him.
Washington D.C.
August 24, 1814
THE ORIGINAL
AUGUST 24,1814
Britain invaded Washington with little difficulty. They burned the Capitol building after holding a mock vote.
They even burned the White House. Dolly Madison ignored the order to evacuate in order to save many precious artifacts.
Baltimore
September, 1814
A major U.S. port. The battle started with a 25-hour naval bombardment but the main fort held.
The Star-Spangled�Banner
Written by Francis Scott Key as he watched the battle from a British prison ship. Became the national anthem in 1931.
September, 1814
Treaty of Ghent
December 24, 1814
Officially ended the war with no change in territory. It sparked pride in America for standing up to the British.
1812 results
GOALS
RESULTS
New Orleans
News of the treaty travelled slowly. The final battle of the war, a US victory led by Andrew Jackson, took place three weeks after the treaty was signed.
January 18, 1815