America’s Forgotten Irony War 1812-1815 The War of 1812 America’s Forgotten Irony War 1812-1815

Causes Impressment Indian “foreign relations problems” Manifest Destiny

Course of War The Naval War The Land War Mostly the result of a naval blockade by the British Significant victories by the Americans Mostly driven by American attacks on British positions Significant victories by the British

The Seige of Ft. McHenry In Baltimore, MD British assault by naval forces attempting to force surrender after burning Washington to the ground Francis Scott Key’s front row seat

“The Star Spangled Banner”

Consequences of War Growing Patriotism Weakened Native Americans Increased American Manufacturing Increased Sectionalism