Business Papers Tense – history (NO first person) Organization – every paragraph has ONE topic (and it’s clear) Thesis
Review Who was William Henry Harrison? Who was Tecumseh?
How was the War of 1812 fought? Sea and Land
Beginning of War Opponents to war- it’s a mistake US will benefit after Britain’s war with France Britain fighting with US will only drag war on
War at Sea American navy built up after XYZ Affair Frigates Britain had more powerful navy But underestimated American navy American victories in Atlantic Constitution (Old Ironsides)
British vs American Navies
War at Sea Britain used superior numbers to suppress US navy American privateers capture British ships ~1,300 in the war
War on Land- Canada (British colony) Canada seemed easy target: Small population, many sympathized with US When Americans entered Canada- Indians under Tecumseh ambushed them Americans retreated, surrendered US fort Michigan, Indiana, Illinois controlled by Canadian troops
War on Land- Canada Harrison put in charge Had to clear British from Lake Erie Sept 1813- Battle of Put-in-Bay Americans won (1/4 were black) Harrison captured Detroit and entered Canada Defeated Canadians in Battle of the Thames Won Great Lakes Tecumseh killed
War on Land- The Creek War Indians (Red Stick Confederacy) in the South attacked frontier posts (Alabama) Creek War- 1813 Gen. Andrew Jackson marched into Creek War US forces defeat Creeks Jackson demanded Creeks surrender 20 million acres of their land
The Burning of Washington DC Spring 1814- Napoleon (France) defeated, British sent more troops to US Wanted to destroy Washington DC August- 4,500 redcoats arrive, fight back weak American forces August 24- British burn buildings White House
Defense of Baltimore Next target- Baltimore (Maryland) Fort McHenry guarded entrance, attacked by British Attack failed- Americans held line and fought back Result- new determination, men enlist in army
Star Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key (American lawyer) was on British ship as Fort McHenry was bombed Watched bombs burst all night, flag still waved in the morning From inspiration wrote poem “The Star-Spangled Banner”
Battle of New Orleans Fall 1814- British landed on Louisiana coast Gen. Andrew Jackson ordered attack of advancing British 2-hour battle, ended in draw British delay attack on New Orleans
Battle of New Orleans Jackson orders preparations to defend city Jan 8, 1815- British attack unsuccessfully 2000 killed in an hour Only 71 Americans wounded/missing/killed American victory
War of 1812 Battles Label each location on the map Some have lines, some don’t On the back of the map worksheet, sum up the War of 1812 in a series of 10 tweets