War of 1812 Cause and Effects Pg 228

War of 1812 In 1808 ________________________________ became the fourth President of the United States. __________________________ assumed office in the midst of an international crisis. Tensions between US and Britain were rising, and soon _______________________________ would have to decide whether or not to lead the US into its first full-scale war since the Revolution.

Impressment British continue to kidnap and force American sailors into the British Navy Between 1808 and 1811 over 6,000 Americans were impressed by the British

Interference with Trade British and France seizing US ships selling to the other country Non-Intercourse act – reopen trade with others countries except Eng. & Fra. Fra. Caves first, Eng. Waits till June 1812 Too late, US declares war

Believe that British push NA to fight Battle of Tippecanoe Tecumseh (the Prophet) VS William Henry Harrison (Gov of Indiana) Bloody battle, Tecumseh flee to Canada

Want to expand into Canada Need the land British in Canada arming NA

Native Americans weakened Tecumseh killed Leaves Americans in firm control of NW territory

Patriotism Heroism of Jackson, Perry, and other increase Nationalism, Federalist Party dead We were able to hold our own against the big boys Gain confidence in our ability to survive

Growth of Manufacturing Loss of trade encourages America to become self-sufficient