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Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Ghent
Why British Backed Down?
No major territorial gains after 2 years of fighting (Great Lakes/ Lake Champlain)
It would be more beneficial to back out of war.
Results
AFTER TREATY:
British troops unaware of the Peace Treaty attack
General Andrew Jackson's troops in January 1814.
American victory.
Boundary between Canada and America was established
America returned to its previous state
People Involved:
British:
General Sir Edward Pakenham-lead attack after
peace treaty.
American:
General Andrew Jackson- lead troops against Pakenham.
John Quincey Adams
Henry Clay
Ended the War of 1812
Between Britain and America
Ghent, Belgium
August 1814
