U.S History

By…..

Bas Sheva P.

The Treaty of Ghent

The Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 24, 1814. This treaty ended the war and marked the last conflict between Britain and United States.

Not everyone new about the treaty as soon as it was signed. It did not reach the Britain and U.S. soldiers until Andrew Jackson had the won the War of New Orleans in 1815.

This treaty put an end to all hostilities.

It was ratified by the American Constitution on February 17, 1815

U.S.S. Constitution

The U.S.S. Constitution was a wooden boat.Its nickname was the Old Ironsides, because although made from wood, a Boston sea man saw his canon hit the boat and fall back into the water, and he said “Harrah, her sides are made from iron. ”It had a perfect battle record. It was never defeated, and stands as a medal for our American naval might.

The United States was nervous about the war between Britain and France, so the Constitution made a naval force. The Congress passed a bill for 6 ships.The U.S.S. Constitution was one of them.

Captured 24 enemy vessels

U.S.S. Constitution

A poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes encouraged Congress to protect the U.S.S. Constitution

It fought in many battles and in 1812 fought against the Barbary Pirates, the British and much more!

It is nowadays a living symbol of American’s naval success and is now a museum, you can walk on the deck of Old Ironsides!

Battle of Tippecanoe

How did the Battle of Tippecanoe start?

Two Indians Tecumseh and his brother the Prophet, wanted to unite the Indian nations, to defend themselves from the many western settlers. They could defend the land they had lived on for thousands of years, and they created a town called Prophet Town, where the Indian’s were unified. Meanwhile…William Henry Harrison gathered a total of 1,000 men, to fight back the unified Indian People. Tecumseh told his brother that the should wait a little bit until they were completely unified…but his brother ignored him and got ready to wage war…and the Opening battle of 1812 began.

Battle of Tippecanoe

The Battle!

The Prophet led his army men near the army campsite of their enemies near a river, about 274 km (170 mi) long, rising in northeast Indiana and flowing generally southwest to the Wabash River. From a high rock he ordered his men to attack at daybreak on, Nov. 7, 1811. The Sentinels that Harrison had put up earlier were ready, and the first gun shot was heard, mixed in with the yells of the warriors. Many men woke to find the Indians on them. Although not very many men new how to fight they fought off the determined, Indian soldiers. Two hours later, 37 soldiers had died, 25 would later from injuries, and over 126 were wounded. The angry soldiers, threatened to kill the Prophet. They gave their wounded chief to an old Indian lady who lived near the battle field.

Battle of TippecanoeWhat Happened to the Indian Leaders?

After the battle Tecumseh came and found his dream in ashes. He took his remaining followers and allied with the British. He played a big role in the War of 1812, but did in a battle in 1813.

The Prophet, who was scorned by his followers, made his way over to Wildcat Creek where he lived till 1834, and did acquire a few more followers.

Battle of TippecanoeWhat happened to the American Leaders?

Harrison was an unsuccessful Whig candidate for the Presidency, but his followers still wanted him in office so four years later, they made a big rally on the Tippecanoe battle field with speeches, good food, and floats. Harrison ended up in the White House, but a month later he died.

Battle of TippecanoeWhat Happened to the Battlefield?

By the 1850’s the battle field became a common place for picnics and in 1873 it was enclosed with an iron fence, and is still standing. Buildings were built too and served as schools till 1863. Then they were changed into camp grounds and became extremely popular. They had special programs and could fit as many as 10,000 persons. By the 1920, it was a retreat center for the youth. Although great things happened on the grounds they were eventually neglected.

References

There were many different places that helped me with my research!!!

http//:library.thinkquest.org/22916

http//:odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/H/1990/ch3_pll.htm

http//:www.rpsc.org/Library/1812/warof1812.html

http//:socialstudiesfor kids.com/articles/ushistory/oldironsides.htm

AND OF COURSE……

MS.MEADOR!!!!!!!!!!!

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