Bellwork Do you think it is ever okay for a president to do something that goes against what he says he will do during his campaign for election? Support your answer.

Wrap-up Thomas Jefferson Two-sided? (end of note-sheet) Quad #1 (just the Jefferson section) 8 minutes

James Madison & the War of 1812

War of 1812 trailor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2AfQ5pa59A

Essential Question: How did the War of 1812 encourage American unity & nationalism?

Jefferson’s hand-picked successor, James Madison, won the presidency in 1808 & 1812 Madison was well-qualified: He was the architect of the Constitution, served in Congress, & served as Jefferson’s Secretary of State

Democratic-Republican Party As president, Madison tried to continue Jefferson’s policies of limited national government Madison continued the dominance of the Democratic-Republican Party & tried to continue Jefferson’s policies of limited national government 8 yrs George Washington (1789-1797) 4 yrs John Adams (1797-1801) 8 yrs Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) 8 yrs James Madison (1809-1817) 8 yrs James Monroe (1817-1825) 4 yrs John Quincy Adams (1825-1829) 8 yrs Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) Federalist Party Democratic-Republican Party Democratic Party

England and France continued to violate American free trade But, the war between England & France continued to cause America problems England and France continued to violate American free trade The British navy continued to “impress” American merchants

Battle of Tippecanoe Conflicts with the Native Americans continued on the Frontier Tecumseh planned to unite all Native Americans against the U.S. Many blamed Britain for helping to unite and arming the Natives William Henry Harrison attacked and defeated the Native Americans Made Harrison a national hero

“Free Trade and Sailors' Rights” was a popular battle cry Many Congressmen called “War Hawks” demanded war with Britain to defend U.S. honor “Free Trade and Sailors' Rights” was a popular battle cry

War Hawks From western states Concerned mainly with frontier events Hated the British Hoped for conquest of Canada Led by Henry Clay

Problem: Since 1793, Britain and France have been at war, violated free trade, and used impressment against American merchants. Attempts to resolve these issues did not solve these problems Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality (1793) Adams’ XYZ Affair (1798) Jefferson’s embargo (1807) Brainstorm three solutions President Madison could use to solve this problem and select the 1 best alternative. Be sure to explain your decision

In 1812, Madison asked Congress for a declaration of war against England Patriotism surged as Americans claimed the War of 1812 was a “Second American Revolution”

The War of 1812 Most of the fighting took place along the Canadian border Britain blockaded the entire coast

The War of 1812 Most of the fighting took place along the Canadian border Britain blockaded the entire coast U.S. had a few naval victories on the Great Lakes Unsuccessful invasions of Canada The British captured and burned Washington, D.C. (including the White House)

The War of 1812 (1812—1815) The U.S. had a small navy and poorly trained army when the war began Meanwhile, Britain’s well-trained army had been fighting France for a decade The war went badly in the early years The British attacked and burned the national capital Washington, D.C.

When the British laid siege to Fort McHenry, American Francis Scott Key wrote the poem “The Star Spangled Banner”

Hartford Convention New England Federalists met to discuss secession Looked like pro-British and traitors End of Federalist Party

Though Britain was winning, they were also fighting France and wanted to quickly end the War of 1812 In 1814, Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Ghent ending the war

General Andrew Jackson emerged as a war hero The War of 1812 (1812—1815) Before news arrived, the Americans beat the British at the Battle of New Orleans General Andrew Jackson emerged as a war hero The victory at New Orleans led many Americans to feel as though they won the war

Treaty of Ghent ended the war, but it did not address trade rights or other causes of the war

How Americans think the War of 1812 went… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feVIBXo5dxE

How the Canadians and British think the War of 1812 went… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU2Zr8bI6T4

Bellwork What caused the War of 1812? Why was the Battle of New Orleans significant (2 reasons)?

Treaty of Ghent ended the war, but it did not address trade rights or other causes of the war

The War of 1812 had important effects on America Proves U.S. is strong enough to defend itself United as a Nation America “Era of Good Feelings” begins Britain and France gain respect for U.S. Forced British troops out of the U.S. Native American resistance declines Adam-Onis treaty 1819 Spain cedes Florida to the U.S. Booming national economy

Suffrage Requirements Even though America has defeated the British twice (for liberty), not all Americans were represented in the gov’t and only certain people were allowed to vote. White Male 21 years old Property owner

Who Won the War of 1812?

Crash Course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMXqg2PKJZU Complete the worksheet as you watch the video!

Review Draw and complete the following chart on the back of your crash course worksheet.. The War of 1812 Causes Effects 1. 2. 3.

Quad Assignments Quad 1: Complete the Madison section! 8 minutes Quad 2: War of 1812 Magazine Cover Take out your quad sheet!

Quad 2: War of 1812 Magazine Cover Follow the directions on your quad sheet! Work productively and independently. Flex Time