The War of 1812: A Primary Source History of America s Second War with BritainThe Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, 15. jan. 2004 - 64 sider Although America gained its independence from England in 1776, the king continued to treat the young country as one of his colonies. After England ignored many pleas from President James Madison to discontinue its taxes and restrictions, America declared war. Using primary source documents and images, this book covers the reasons for the war, famous battles, and memorable incidents, including the bombing of Fort McHenry, the inspiration for Francis Scott Key s Star-Spangled Banner. |
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American force American Revolution American ships American troops Andrew Jackson attack August Baltimore battle began Blandensburg blockade British campaign Captain cartoon Clement's Library commander defeat Detroit embargo enemy English force English navy English ships English soldiers English troops Federalists fighting force Fort Detroit Fort McHenry fought France Francis Scott Key frigate HAPTER Hartford Convention hawks Henry Clay Henry Dearborn HMS Guerrière Horseshoe Bend Housed Invading Washington invasion John Armstrong Lake Erie Lake Ontario Library of Congress Maryland McHenry militia militiamen Napoléon negotiators Niagara River Northwest Territory O'er the land officer Oil on canvas Oliver Hazard Perry Orleans peace President James Madison President Madison Proctor Rensselaer Republicans sacking of York sailors scalps Seal sent Spangled Banner Star-Spangled Banner Tecumseh Thames Thomas Jefferson trade with England Treaty of Ghent U.S. Army U.S. Congress U.S. government U.S. Navy United States's USS Chesapeake USS Constitution victory on Lake war hawks William Hull