The War of 1812

War was between the U.S. and U.K.

Andrew  Jackson was a leader of the Battle of New Orleans

Red Coats burned the Capital in Washington DC

Over several days British ships bombarded Fort McHenry

Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled  Banner

1814 the Treaty Ghent was signed

8,000 British troops were defeated by 4,00 U.S. troops

1807 the Embargo Act led to the war

2,000 British troops were killed at New Orleans 

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