Effects of the War

Growth of American Industry Embargo Act of 1807 stops all U.S. trade Americans can no longer import European finished goods

Growth of American Industry British blockade during the war cut off American imports from Europe If Americans wanted finished goods, they had to learn to make them The small amount of industry in New England grew rapidly (Industrial Revolution)

Nationalism/ Patriotism Americans gained a sense of pride at not losing to the most powerful military of the time They gained military heroes that they could be proud of The flag became a symbol of national unity Fort McHenry flag from 1814

Nationalism/ Patriotism Naval Heroes of the war Oliver Hazard Perry built his own fleet and defeated the British on Lake Erie. Isaac Hull was commander of the USS Constitution

Nationalism/ Patriotism Military Heroes of the War Andrew Jackson gave Americans their most impressive victory at New Orleans. His popularity was so great that he was elected president in 1828 and re-elected in 1832. William Henry Harrison destroyed the Indian Confederation in the west and was elected president in 1840

Native American Resistance Weakened The strength of the Native American Confederation was broken The death of Tecumseh was a major blow to Native resistance British support was no longer there

Single Party Nation (briefly) “The Era of Good Feelings” After the Harford Convention, Federalists all but disappeared 1816 is the last year the Federalists run a candidate for President Presidential elections of 1820, and 1824 were all single party contests with the Democratic-Republicans in control

Professionalism of the American Army The poorly trained and equipped American Army had been an embarrassment during the war General Winfield Scott wanted to make the American army more professional, like European armies. General Winfield Scott