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United States of America in 1811

Historical records for United States of America in 1811, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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4Events
2Named people
2Places
2Categories

Historical records

February

2 February 1811LegislationJames Madison

Government / Democratic Party Government

The US passes the Non-Intercourse Act against British commerce

2 February 1811US passes the Non-Intercourse Act against British commerceJames Madison

Government / Democratic Party Government

The US passes the Non-Intercourse Act against British commerce

November

5 November 1811Declaration of WarJames Madison

Washington · Government / Democratic Party Government

Madison recommends war against Britain in Congress

7 November 1811Battle of Tippecanoe CreekWilliam Henry Harrsison

Tippecanoe · Warfare / Indian Wars

Leads a campaign against the Indians culminating in the Battle of Tippecanoe Creek

Names involved

James MadisonWilliam Henry Harrsison

Places involved

TippecanoeWashington

Provenance

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