War of 1812 (18 juin 1812 – 18 févr. 1815)
Description:
Initially went poorly for USA- nation was divided and invasion of Canada
failed
The British burned D.C. and tried to defeat Fort McHenry in Baltimore
Treaty of Ghent
Two weeks after the war ended, Andrew Jackson defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans (national acclaim -> presidency)
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
18 juin 1812
18 févr. 1815
~ 2 years and 8 months