War of 1812 Battle Importances

1.) Importance of Fort McHenry: The battle inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner.


2.) Burning of D.C.: The British marched into D.C. unopposed, and burned down  the capital.


3) Battle of Plattsburgh: Ended the war of 1812 and left the Americans the victors.


4) Battle of New Orleans: It was the final large battle of the war of 1812.


5) Native Defeats: Tecumseh and the Creeks (Battle of Thames and Horseshoe Bend): Tecumseh was determined not to give up the Native's land to the British or Americans.