The War of 1812

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    Baltimore riots.

  • USA declares war on Great Britan.

  • USA doubles customs duties.

  • Fort Dearborn massacre.

  • America retreats from Canada.

  • Wiliam Eustis resigns as Secretary of War.

  • Battle of Frenchtown

  • Hornet defeats HMS Peacock

  • British blockade extended from Long Island to the Missippi.

  • Americans capture York. (Toronto)

  • British burn Havre de Grace.

  • Americans capture Fort George.

  • Battle of Norfolk.

  • Battle of the Tames.

  • Battle of Chrysler's farm.

  • Fort Niagra ocupied by the British.

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    Battle of Horseshoe bend.

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    British extend blockade to New England.

  • Americans capture Fort Erie.

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    British burn Washington.

  • Francis Scott Key writes the Star Spangled Banner.

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    British bombard Fort McHenry.

  • Americans defeat British in the Battle of New Orleans.

  • Radifications of the peace treaty.