Chapter 5, Section 4 The War of 1812 Part 1 p Although the War of 1812 does not completely resolve British-American disputes, many Americans consider the war a victory.

5.4 SECTION FOCUS QUESTION: What were the causes and effects of the War of 1812?

Neutrality no longer working First presidents worked hard to avoid war: 1.Washington – Jay’s Treaty & advice: avoid war 2.Adams – treaty with Napoleon 3.Jefferson – Embargo Act England still disrespects U.S.: – Impressments – Still arming Native Americans in NW

Tecumseh’s Dream Destroyed Resists American encroachment Builds confederation of Native American tribes Battle of Tippecanoe increases hostilities – Prophetstown rebuilt Joins with British – Helps take Ft. Detroit – Refuses offer to become General in British Army Killed in 1813 at the Battle of the Thames

The Move Toward War 1809 – Madison 4 th President – England still arming Native Americans & impressing U.S. sailors nationalism grows in America – pride in one’s country Henry Clay of Kentucky & John Calhoun of South Carolina = leaders of the war hawks – those eager for war with Britain June Congress declares WAR on England! New England strongly opposes war. Why? – It would hurt trade. Henry Clay “Won’t go away” John C. Calhoun “States Rights!” “WAR HAWKS”

1812 DEBATE: War or Peace HAWKS HAWKS – reasons to declare war: Explain what U.S. would gain by waging war with England. DOVES DOVES – how war would harm U.S.: Explain why fighting England would be a bad idea.