Bell Ringer
Dec 30, 2015
Welcome to office Mr. President
Madison won again in the election of 1812. He wanted to go to war against Britain.Congress approved the declaration of war in June of 1812.
James Madison (D-R) beat Charles Pinckney (Federalist) in the election of 1808.
War in CanadaThe U.S. is unprepared for war.
They suffer defeats at first, however, they rebound and won several battles.
Remember, the Native Americans align with the British.
War at Sea
The British were able to blockade the U.S.
shoreline.
This kept many American ships in
their ports.
Major Events
The British capture and burn the White House and other important
building in Washington, D.C.(August 1814)
Jackson fought and won (defeated the British) at the Battle of New
Orleans…(January 8th, 1815) *Notice this date*