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American History. United States: General History and Description. Revolution to the Civil War, 1775/1783-1861. Early Nineteenth Century, 1801/1809-1845. James Madison's Administration, 1809-1817.  
map of the war zone War of 1812.
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  Important Dates and Events in the War of 1812
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William Bainbridge William Bainbridge
naval hero of the Tripolitan War and the War of 1812
Sir Isaac Brock Sir William Brock
British General in charge of troops in Canada
Stephen Decatur Stephen Decatur
naval hero of the Tripolitan War and the War of 1812
James Lawrence James Lawrence
naval hero famous for saying "Don't give up the ship!"
Oliver Hazard Perry Oliver Hazard Perry
naval hero who defeated an entire British fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie
Star-Spangled Banner The Star-Spangled Banner
national anthem of the United States, written after the bombardment of Fort McHenry
The Treaty of Ghent The Treaty of Ghent
signed December 24, 1814; officially ended the war
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American History.--United States: General History and Description.--Revolution to the Civil War, 1775/1783-1861.--Early Nineteenth Century, 1801/1809-1845.--James Madison's Administration, 1809-1817.

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