Battle of New Orleans
Inflicts 2,000 British casualties & kills their commander during a British attack. Defeats the British forces led by Pakenham, the Duke of Wellingtons brother-in-law
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1815 in United States of America
Explore 8 historical events and records for United States of America in 1815.
Historical records for United States of America in 1815
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January
Siege of New Orleans
Defeats the British forces led by Pakenham, the Duke of Wellingtons brother-in-law
Birth of Horace Wells
Birth of Horace Wells, discoverer of "laughing gas"
February
Treaty of Ghent
The US Senate unanimously approves the Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Ghent
President James Madison exchanges ratification papers with a British diplomat in Washington
March
Siege of Algiers
Enters Algiers harbour & forces the release of American prisoners
June
Siege of Algiers
Sails away from Algiers after receiving assurances that piracy will end
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Economy of USA
Supports the creation of the second National Bank, a strong military, and a high tariff to protect the new factories opened during the war
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