Treaty of Ghent

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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