War of 1812
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- In 1809, Madison who was in office tried to protect American sea by offering France a deal. The Americans agreed to stop trade with Britain. Napoleon ordered French navy to keep attacking American ships. Also, the British were also impressing American soldiers.
- You are going to join our military service
- Many people in the Southern states of the United States wanted to go to war with Great Britain. These people were known as "War Hawks". The people also resented the policy Britain had on impressing American soldiers.
- I say that we should go to war with Great Britain!
- The policy Britain has on impressing American soldiers is terrible!
- The Native Americans were being pushed off their land as settlers were moving into the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys. Chief Tecumseh and his brother united Native Americans throughout the Mississippi River. When the Natives battled the Americans at Tippecanoe Creek, William Henry Harrison found British guns on the battlefield and was angered by this like many other Americans.
- We have come to help you fight the Americans
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