Bell Ringer Who will be fighting each other in the War of 1812? Why did the Embargo Act fail? Why did people like Thomas Jefferson?

Vocabulary Theatre of War Tecumseh Impressment William Henry Harrison War Hawk

Vocabulary Henry Clay John C Calhoun Prophet Great Lakes Gulf of Mexico

James Madison is elected 1808-1816 our 4th President Continues Thomas Jefferson’s Conservative policies. We will declare war for the first time in the US. Known as a brilliant politician and the “Father of the Constitution.”

The War of 1812 Britain is back again!!!

William Harrison V Tecumseh WHH (governor of Indiana Territory) has a meeting with Tecumseh 1810 Tecumseh refuses to give up Indian lands WHH warns him not to refuse Tecumseh travels to Creeks in the South to fight Harrison and his men. While Tecumseh is gone, WHH attacks the Shawnee tribe. Battle of Tippecanoe- Shawnees are slaughtered (women and children). The Prophet is also killed. Prophet is killed.

The Battle of Tippecanoe The Prophet Shawnee Killed at Tippecanoe

Many Americans outraged…. Some people were mad about the attack on the Shawnee. Some people were mad at the Shawnee having brought their destruction upon themselves.

The War Hawks Led by Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun The War Hawks pushed for war They wanted Britain to stop seizing our ships They were tired of the assistance to native tribes Jays treaty allowed for this to continue

Supporters of the War Republicans supported the war Federalist did not

Madison Declares (1812) Was the first time we ever declared war Impressments of soldiers Aiding Native Tribes Denying trade with Europe Canada border

Common Core Reading Answer the questions and use evidence from the passage to give your responses credit.

Who ruled the Sea? Britain, but their ships were scattered all over the world. Our ships were concentrated on the Eastern Sea Board. Privateers- private ships who agreed to help the US capture British ships.

Great Lakes Who ever controlled the Great Lakes won. William Henry Harrison was in charge of this campaign. He would kill Tecumseh at the Battle of the Thames and his brother (Prophet). Battle of Tippecanoe Andrew Jackson controlled the Gulf of Mexico and the Creek Indians

Bell Ringer Who was President during the War of 1812? Name at least two reasons why the United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812. Are you a war hawk?

Theatres of War Great Lakes Theatre Atlantic Theatre Gulf of Mexico Theatre

Great Lakes Theatre

Why were the lakes important?

Jackson V the Creeks The Creeks took over a federal Fort Mims Jackson brings 2000 vols down from TN and slaughters Creek forces at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Women and Children are not spared Treaty of Fort Jackson- forced Creeks to give up their land.

DC under fire The British defeat the French in 1814 They send reinforcements to US The reinforcements break through defenses and burnt the Capital Building and the White House. Fort McHenry Stands (Baltimore, Maryland) September 13, 1814 Francis Scott Key- Star Spangled Banner 1931- becomes national anthem (ironically set to the drinking British tune)

Jackson At NO Jan 1815 AJ is helped by Jean Lafitte (lafeat) a well known pirate king. Lafitte is key in the decisive US victory Jackson is made a hero. British losses- 700 dead, 1400 wounded Jackson- 8 dead, 13 wounded

Treaty of Ghent Dec 1814 Ended the war in Dec., but slow communications is a pain It stated the both belligerents would retain the lands it had before the war.

Trading Cards 1. Small groups 2. List the main events, people, and issues in the War 3. Rank the list by significance 4. Use index cards to create the top ten 5. On the front of each card, provide an image and name of the event or person. On the back, provide facts about the person or event. 6. Share the cards with the class. 7. Which events did we all include, which did only one group include. You will Turn in as a group: (A list of events) (10 trading cards)