Events of 1812
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- On August 24, 1814, British Forces marched into Washington DC and set fire to several key buildings including the white house and the Capitol. Goverment offical along with James madison had to evacuate the city.
- It was what the people wanted...
- WHY DID YOU HAVE TO START THIS STUPID WAR, LOOK WHATS HAPPEND!
- This battle started on Sept. 13, 1814 at the U.S. Ft. McHenry near Baltimore. The American fort that guarded Baltimore harbor, was bombarded for 27 hours straight. The attack failed, and On the morning of September 14th, the U.S flag still flew above Ft. McHenry. (This inspired Francis Scott Key to write Star Spangled Banner)
- Oh say can you seeBy the dawns early lightwhat so...
- On January 8, 1815, the British army invaded the city of New Orleans. Andrew Jackson assembled a last-minute militia that included Native Americans, pirates, freed African Americans, and ordinary citizens to defend the city. Jackson wins the battle and becomes a war hero.
- Sir there has been 7k red coat deaths and 71 matlita members!
- Perfect!
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