Treaty of Ghent
Ended the War of 1812
August 1814
Ghent, Belgium
Between Britain and America
People Involved:
American:
Henry Clay
John Quincey Adams
General Andrew Jackson- lead troops against Pakenham.
British:
General Sir Edward Pakenham-lead attack after
peace treaty.
Results
America returned to its previous state
Boundary between Canada and America was established
AFTER TREATY:
British troops unaware of the Peace Treaty attack
General Andrew Jackson's troops in January 1814.
American victory.
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.