War of 1812 (jun 18, 1812 – feb 18, 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)
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Date:
jun 18, 1812
feb 18, 1815
~ 2 years and 8 months