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Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa

Shawnee diplomatic and military leader who followed the teachings of his brother Tenskwatawa and tried to unite all Indians into a confederation to resist white encroachment on their lands; his beliefs and leadership made him seem dangerous to the American government, therefore he sided with the British in the War of 1812 and was killed at the Battle of the Thames.

War of 1812

A conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain from June 1812 to February 1815 over maritime rights, trade restrictions, and frontier expansion

Fort McHenry

Fort in Baltimore Harbor unsuccessfully bombarded by the British in September 1814; Francis Scott Key, a witness to the battle, was moved to write the words to “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Battle of Horseshoe Bend

In Alabama 1814, armed forces led by Andrew Jackson and including anti-Red Stick Muscogees fought against the Red-Sticks (sect of Muscogees that wanted to ally with Britain), and won. Despite the alliance, Jackson forced all Muscogees to cede 23 million acres of land in all to the Federal government.

Battle of New Orleans

Last Battle of the War of 1812, but fought in 1815 after the Treaty of Ghent (because news of the Treaty had not spread quickly enough). Cemented Andrew Jackson as a war hero, canon-event to his eventual presidency.

Treaty of Ghent

Treaty ending the War of 1812 and restoring the previous status quo (all ships and property were returned to original owners). Both nations agreed to work towards the abolition of the slave trade. Began a two centuries long period of peace between GB and the US.

Hartford Convention

Meeting of New England Federalists on December 15, 1814, to protest the War of 1812; proposed seven constitutional amendments (limiting embargoes and changing requirements for officeholding, declaration of war, and admission of new states), but the war ended before Congress could respond.