Chapter 9 Section 4 - The War of 1812

James Madison was elected president in 1808. He faced continuing problems with Great Britain and threats from Native Americans in the West. War Hawks in Congress pressed for an increase in military spending. In 1812 the United States declared war against Britain. Important battles were fought at Lake Erie, Detroit, Horseshoe Bend, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. After their defeat at Plattsburgh, British leaders decided that the war was too costly and unnecessary, and American and British representatives signed the Treaty of Ghent in 1814. Before word of peace could reach America, however, General Andrew Jackson led his troops to a decisive victory over the British at New Orleans.

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1. Go to the official Web site of the USS Constitution.
2. Explore the History section. Make a list of significant events involving the U.S.S. Constitution during and after the War of 1812.
3. Use what you have learned to create an illustrated timeline of the history of the Constitution.

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