Bell Ringer What year did the war of 1812 start? Who did the US fight during the war of 1812? How many of you have heard of the war of 1812? Do you think we won the war of 1812?

Bell Ringer Why was the American Snapping Turtle called the “Ograbme”? There were 2 main reasons for the War of 1812, what were they? Why did Calhoun & Clay want to fight the War of 1812? What was given the nickname of “Old Ironsides,” during the War of 1812?

The War of 1812 Chapter 06

Jefferson and the Embargo Act Napoleonic Wars Napoleon was waging a war with Britain, and needed sailors. British and French forced US to serve on their vessels Chesapeake-Leopard Affair HMS Leopard vs USS Chesapeake The HMS fired on the USS in order to take sailors Jefferson threatened England with War, and the British knew he had nothing

The Embargo (The Ograbme!!!!) Jefferson responded by issuing an Embargo against the British and the French Embargo Act of 1807 Prohibited vessels from leaving American ports for foreign ports Economic impact on Americans Disproportionately affected New England merchants because their top two customers were Britain and France

Election of 1808 James Madison (D-R) Charles Pinckney (F) Federalists gained congressional seats

James Madison (D-R) (1809-1817) Madison went with more measured responses to the Embargo (which was messing up the Economy) Non-intercourse Act of 1809  This Act lifted all embargoes on American shipping except for those bound for British or French ports. (Unenforceable) Macon’s Bill No. 2 (1810) The law lifted all embargoes with Britain and France (for three months). It stated that if either one of the two countries ceased attacks upon American shipping, the United States would end trade with them Meanwhile on the Western Frontier Allegedly, the British providing the Natives with weapons and convincing them to attack US settlements This led to a series of Native wars

Causes of the War of 1812 United States vs. Great Britain British impressment Alleged British influence in the western frontier War Hawks, Congressmen who actively called for war, were worried about westward expansion John C. Calhoun (SC) Henry Clay (KY) Opposition to War New England and merchants

How the Americans think this are happening in the West.

War of 1812 British Invasion Invasion of Washington D.C. Burning of the White House Cochrane to "destroy and lay waste" Nature Saves the Day Fort McHenry and Baltimore Star-Spangled Banner and Francis Scott Key Written in reference to the attack on the Fort

USS Constitution is a wooden-hulled, three- masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy, named by President George Washington after the Constitution of the United States of America. She is the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat Constitution was launched in 1797, one of six original frigates authorized for construction by the Naval Act of 1794 and the third constructed Fought in the Quasi-War with France Against Pirates in Tripoli The War of 1812 (Defeated 5 British Ships in Different Battles) Was a Training Ship during the Civil War Said to have a military record of 42 Wins and ZERO losses “Old Ironsides”

War of 1812: Battles with Frontier Natives Tecumseh’s War Conflict between US Army and an American Indian Confederacy, led by a Shawnee Native names Tecumseh, in the Indian Territory Led the Confederacy with his brother Tenskwatawa, also known as “The Prophet” for his visions and religious leadership His brother founded a town so those who believe his teachings could follow him called Prophetstown Battle of Tippecanoe (1811)  William Henry Harrison leads the military & will go on to become President Nickname: Ol’ Tippecanoe Battle of the Thames (1813) Tecumseh Died

War of 1812: Battles with Frontier Natives Creek War Battle of Horseshoe Bend (1814)  In the Mississippi Territory, now central Alabama. United States forces and Indian allies under Major General Andrew Jackson defeated the Red Sticks, effectively ending the Creek War. The conflict was over more white settlers expanding into Creek Territory, and the conflict was an attempt to stop American Expansion Over 1,000 Red Sticks would be killed or wounded Estimated 200 US Soldiers killed or wounded, 70 Native Allies killed or wounded One of two major battles Jackson fights in the War of 1812 Jackson will go on to Fight natives in Florida. His attack on native peoples will actually help make him somewhat of a hero in American culture at that time.

War of 1812 End of the War End of Napoleonic Wars Treaty of Ghent (Dec 1814) The treaty restored relations between the two nations to status quo ante bellum, restoring the borders of the two countries to the lines before the war started in June 1812 Battle of New Orleans (Jan 1815) Andrew Jackson, prevented an overwhelming British force, from seizing New Orleans and the vast territory the United States had acquired with the Louisiana Purchase. Makes Jackson a National Hero Jackson goes to Florida and fights with more native tribes The Battle was actually fought 2 weeks after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed, but neither Jackson nor the British Commander knew this.

Hartford Convention (1814) In 1814 a number of Delegates from New England states got together to discuss the direction of the country The convention had three concerns. Unhappiness over the war of 1812. Thinking that the Constitution was flawed and needed to be revised. Felt the Federal Government had become too strong The Convention suggested the following Federal economic assistance for New England 2/3 congressional majority for embargoes, state admission, and declaration of war Rescind the Three-Fifths Compromise One-term president and no same-state successor Talk of secession by radicals After War of 1812 Perceived as traitors Effectively weakened as a national party

War of 1812’s Impact Growth of nationalism Ushered in an “Era of Good Feelings” Domestic industrial and manufacturing development Emphasis on national infrastructure Promotion of professional military International respect Natives significantly weakened Increased drive to expand west