The War of 1812MEAGAN RAIBLE

Fact #1: The U.S. formally declared war on Britain on June 18, 1812.

The U.S. declared War on Britain because the British refused to stop capturing American ships and sailors that traded with France (Britain's Enemy). This was called impressment.

Fact # 2 : On August 19, 1812 the USS Constitution attacks the British warship Guerriere.

Under control of Isaac Hull the USS Constitution encounters the British warship and they start to attack each other. The USS Constitution defeats the British warship.

Fact # 3 : On August 24, 1814 British captured and burned Washington D.C. The British arrived in D.C. to burn the white house because of the American attack on the city of York Ontario, Canada.

On August 25, 1814 a drenching thunderstorm extinguished the flames that were burning buildings. There was also a tornado that killed more British soldiers than American guns did during their brief occupation of the nations capital.

On August 24 the British found out President Madison and his wife left to go to Maryland to be safe. British soldiers apparently sat down to eat a meal using White House dishes before wrecking and burning it.

Fact # 4(Most Important): On December 24, 1815 the Americans and British met in Belgium to sign The Treaty of Ghent. I think this is the most important fact because this is what practically ended the War of 1812 but it was not confirmed until February 1815. Since it wasn’t confirmed yet small battles still went on.

Fact # 5 : On February 17 President Madison declares the War of 1812 to be officially over.

The Americans won the War of 1812.