Directions: Today we will be taking Notes. THINGS TO REMEMBER: THE END - Only ask for answers to questions at THE END of the lecture. SKIP IT - If you.

Directions:

Today we will be taking Notes.THINGS TO REMEMBER:

- Only ask for answers to questions at THE END of the lecture.- If you missed the answer SKIP IT and move on.- There should be NO TALKING during the lecture.

BUILDING BACKGROUNDWhen Americans found out the British we supporting

Tecumseh it got them even more frustrated. A Democratic-Republican newspaper declared, “The war on the Wabash {River} is purely BRITISH.” Many Americans felt that Britain had encouraged Tecumseh to attack settlers in the West.

“War Hawks”“War Hawks”“War Hawks”

Henry Clay [KY]Henry Clay [KY]Henry Clay [KY]

J ohn C. Calhoun [SC]J ohn C. Calhoun [SC]J ohn C. Calhoun [SC]

War Hawks:

- Several young members of Congress, who took the lead in calling for war against Britain.

War of 1812: Part One

SECTION 4Warm-Up:

If You were there...

It’s 1812, and the United States and Great Britain are at war. You are a sailor on an American merchant ship that has been licensed as a privateer. Your ship’s mission will be to chase and capture ships of the mighty British navy. Even with the

help of merchant ships like yours, the American navy is badly outnumbered. You know you face danger and may not

survive.

Do you think your mission will succeed? Explain Why or Why Not.

Directions: Answer the following questions in 4 short sentences.

BUILDING BACKGROUND

Anger against Great Britain’s actions finally started the war between United States and Britain. Britain had a very large navy, which gave it a clear advantage at sea. Although the war was fought on land as well. Victories in major battles along the frontier gave Americans a new sense of unity.

• When the war began, the British navy had hundreds of ships.

• The British navy was able to place a blockade on American seaports.

American ProblemsAmerican ProblemsAmerican ProblemsQQ The US was unprepared militarily:The US was unprepared militarily:

Had a 12-ship navy vs. Britain’sHad a 12-ship navy vs. Britain’s800 ships.800 ships.

Americans disliked a draf t Americans disliked a draf t pref erred to enlist in thepref erred to enlist in thedisorganized state militias.disorganized state militias.

QQ Financially unprepared:Financially unprepared:

Flood of paper $.Flood of paper $.

Revenue f rom import tar iff sRevenue f rom import tar iff sdeclined.declined.

QQ Regional disagreements.Regional disagreements.

Key Battles

• US Burns York (now Toronto) US figured the Canadians would welcome the

Americans and quickly join the US to expel Britainfrom North America…this did not happen

• Perry Defeated the British on Lake Erie This gave the US control of Lake Erie

• Britain Blockades the Eastern Seaboard This prevented shipping from leaving, and made the

war more unpopular in the NortheastWar of 1812: Part Two

The Roof is on Fire…• In August 1814,

British Forces Sailedinto Chesapeake Bayand captureWashington D.C.

• They burn the WhiteHouse and theCapitol

• Madison andCongress Barelyescape

Dolly Madison: The President’sGreatest Asset

Dolly Madison: The President’sDolly Madison: The President’sGreatest AssetGreatest Asset

War of 1812: Part Three

War of 1812: Part Four

Oh Say Can You See…• Unlike D.C., Baltimore was

Ready for the British• The City militia inflicted

heavy casualties on theBritish

• After bombarding FortMcHenry on September 13,1814 The British abandon theattack

• Francis Scott Key witnessedthe bombardment and penneda poem which becomes theNational Anthem.

War of 1812: Part Five

War of 1812: Part Six

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Treaty of Ghent• Treaty was Negotiated in

Europe and was signed onDec. 24, 1814 ending thewar of 1812

• The War ended in astalemate, where no partygained or lost any territory.

• The issue of impressmentwas not addressed, butfaded on its own.

Battle of New Orleans

• Fought after the treaty wassigned (but not ratified)

• Why was New Orleansimportant?

• Pirates and Frontiersmanfought alongside UStroops

• Made Andrew Jackson aNational hero andhousehold name

• Ensured treaty ratification

War of 1812: Part Seven

War of 1812: Part Eight

Effects of the WarIncreased sense of national pride

American manufacturing boosted

Native American resistance weakened

Causes of the War

Impressment of American sailors

Interference with American shipping

British military aid to Native Americans

Analyzing the War of 1812

QUICKFACTS

If The War of 1812 ended in a tie,why was it important?

• Gave the United States a National Identity We were able to hold our own against the

British

Started us thinking about continuing westwardexpansion

Ended bad feelings toward the British

• Creates a hero in Andrew Jackson and theWestern Frontiersmen

War of 1812: Part Nine