War of 1812

William Henery Harrison led the U.S as they defeated the Native Americans lead by Tecumseh at the battle of Thunes.

Attack, the British attacked Washington D.C and took control and burnt down many buildings like the Capitol and the White house.

Result, as the result of the war neither side gained any ground, and no boarders were changed.

On June 18, 1812 the U.S declared war on the United Kingdom.

Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Baner during the Battle of Baltimore.

1813 was the year that things began to turn around for the U.S, with a victory in the Battle of Lake Erie.

8,000 British soldiers was how many soldiers the British started out with.

13 men from the U.S were killed .

2,000 British soldiers were killed.

I found this image at:http://www.factsandopinions.com/galleries/opinion-columns/jim-mcniven-yankee-roads/war-of-1812-yankee-seamen-on-fresh-water/

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