War of 1812

June 18 Madison signed a declaration of war against Britain after being pressured by the Congress

December 24 the Treaty of Ghent is signed. Americans still feels like they have proved themselves as a united country.

War of 1812

Why we got involved

1807

1810

1812

1814

1814

U.S.A.

British troops capture Washington D.C., and burn the White House and other government buildings down.

The British also supplied and encouraged Native Americans to fight against Americans while they were expanding West.

British were takeing our merchant ships and seamen, and forced them to fight for the British.

Cause