Essential Question of the Day What were the major effects of the War of 1812? Why was the Battle of New Orleans important?

The War in Canada Americans were unprepared for war The British captured Detroit and the Americans failed to capture Canada Many Native Americans helped the British because they wanted to stop Americans from taking more land

The War at Sea The U.S. Navy was young and outnumbered In November of 1812, the British blockaded the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays The blockade grew throughout the war By 1813, most American ships were unable to leave their ports

Battle of Lake Erie Oliver Hazard Perry, commodore of the navy, planned to break Britain’s control of Lake Erie U.S. Defeated the British on the Battle of Lake Erie, when the British surrendered Gave Americans hope that they have a chance against the British

The War on Land Battle for Washington The British invaded Washington, D.C. in 1814 British soldiers burned the Capitol, the White House, and other public buildings Before the British burned the White House, Dolley Madison saved a famous painting of George Washington

The Roof is on Fire… In August 1814, British Forces Sailed into Chesapeake Bay and capture Washington D.C. They burn the White House and the Capitol Madison and Congress Barely escape

Battle at Fort McHenry Francis Scott Key: an American lawyer and prisoner of the British Saw an American flag flying over Ft. McHenry after the battle The flag inspired Key to write “The Star-Sapangled Banner”

Treaty of Ghent Treaty was Negotiated in Europe and was signed on Dec. 24, 1814 ending the war of 1812 The War ended in a stalemate, where no party gained or lost any territory. The issue of impressment was not addressed, but faded on its own. However…

Battle of New Orleans Andrew Jackson commanded the US troops in this victory. This victory made Jackson a national hero Battle was fought after the treaty was signed Losses: British had over 2,000 casualties Losses: US had about 70

If The War of 1812 ended in a “tie”, why was it important? Gave the United States a National Identity American patriotism spread throughout the United States United States was gaining respect in the eyes of the world The United States now continued it’s expansion Westward with little to no resistance Creates a hero in Andrew Jackson and the Western Frontiersmen