4 April 1812EmbargoJames Madison
The US declares a 90 day embargo in preparation for war with Britain
Historical records for United States of America in 1812, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The US declares a 90 day embargo in preparation for war with Britain
William Hull surrenders Detroit to the British General Sir Isaac Brock
Involved in the Battle of New Orleans
Appointed Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier General
Commands the Essex & captures 3 British whaling ships off the Galapagos
Declares war on Britain. America is subject to British coastal raids & the destruction of Washington
After Madison convinced Congress to declare war, Madison is re-elected President over DeWitt Clinton but by a smaller margin than in 1808
Appointed Governor of Virginia
The British & Canadians winn numerous victories, including the capture of Detroit after the American General there surrenders to a smaller force without a fight
The attack of Detroit & Washington DC is in retaliation for a US invasion of York, Upper Canada (now Toronto, Ontario), in which US forces twice occupy the city, burning the Parliament Buildings of Upper Canada
The attack of Detroit & Washington DC is in retaliation for a US invasion of York, Upper Canada (now Toronto, Ontario), in which US forces twice occupy the city, burning the Parliament Buildings of Upper Canada. British occupation of Washington, D.C. which forces Madison to flee the city and watch as the White House is set on fire by British troops
America is subject to British coastal raids & the destruction of Washington
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