Welcome Back Music Trivia Review “The oxbow” War of 1812 notes (pg 88) Work on Transportation map
Learning Goal: Explain the major causes, significant events, and outcomes of the War of 1812.
War of 1812 (pg
To keep American from trading with their enemy, France, the British began seizing American merchant ships and impressing them into the Royal Navy.
War of 1812 I. England and France at war by 1803 A. Neither country wanted the U.S. to trade with the enemy B. Both seized ships en route to Europe
War of 1812 II. Embargo Act of 1807 A. No imports or exports overseas 1. Attempt to stay neutral 2. Punishment for England & France
War of 1812 II. Embargo Act of 1807 A. No imports or exports overseas 1. Attempt to stay neutral 2. Punishment for England & France
War of 1812 II. Embargo Act of 1807 A. No imports or exports overseas 1. Attempt to stay neutral 2. Punishment for England & France
War of 1812 B. Hurt American merchants 1. 1807 exports = $108 million 2. 1808 exports = $22 million
War of 1812 III. Conflict with England A. Madison (Republican) elected in 1808 1. Macon’s Bill No. 2 (1810) 2. To stop France & England from stealing U.S. goods
War of 1812 B. Napoleon promised neutrality 1. U.S. resumed trade with France 2. British seized even more U.S. ships
War of 1812 War Hawks 1. Led by Henry Clay of Kentucky 2. Supported war: a. Revenge for taking ships b. Annex Canada c. Stop England from arming Native Americans d. Get Florida from Spain
War of 1812 D. Doves 1. Led by Daniel Webster 2. Opposed war a. U.S. not ready militarily b. War would cost too much
War of 1812 IV. The War of 1812 A. United States declared war in June 1812 B. Military not ready C. Invasion of Canada failed D. British invaded Washington 1814 E. Star-Spangled Banner: Francis Scott Key F. Andrew Jackson—hero at the Battle of New Orleans G. Treaty of Ghent--Ended war on Dec. 24, 1814