The War of 1812

by Diana Childress

Book Overview

On June 18, 1812, President James Madison declared war on Great Britain in response to British attacks on American naval and trade ships.During these attacks, thousands of U.S. sailors were kidnapped and forced to join the British Navy.For two and a half years, fierce battles were fought along the Canadian border, up and down America's eastern coast, and at sea.Despite successfully burning down the White House, in the end Britain--and the rest of...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822508001
• ISBN13: 9780822508007
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Lerner Publications
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.2" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12