The Trading Revolution
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- The Trading Revolution of 1812
- British ships clamp down on U.S. shipping and kidnapped American sailors to work on British ships 1803-1812
- Battle of Lake Erie 1812-1813For two hours, the British and Americans exchanged cannon shots. Perry’s ship was demolished and the guns put out of action. He grabbed his ship’s banner and leaped into a rowboat. Under British fire, he and four companions rowed to another ship. In command of the second ship, Perry destroyed two of the enemy’s ships and soon forced the British to surrender
- Battle of Thames when Harrison transported his army across Lake Erie to Detroit, he discovered that the British had retreated into Canada. Harrison pursued the British forces and defeated them at the Battle of the Thames in October. This victory put an end tothe British threat to the Northwest.
- Battle of New Orleans 1815The British attacked Jackson’s forces on January 8, 1815. Protected by earthworks, American riflemen mowed down the advancing redcoats. It was a great victory for Jackson. American casualties totaled 71, comparedto Britain’s 2,000.
- The Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war, was signed on December 24, 1814.
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