“Second War for Independence” War of 1812 “Second War for Independence”

James Madison Becomes President 4th President 1809-1817 Democratic-Republican Inherits Jefferson’s issues with the British

Interference British were stopping & seizing U.S. ships at sea What caused the War of 1812? Interference British were stopping & seizing U.S. ships at sea

British were still forcing U.S. sailors to join the British navy What caused the War of 1812? 2. Impressment British were still forcing U.S. sailors to join the British navy

British troops in Canada encouraged NA to attack American settlements What caused the War of 1812? 3. Indians British troops in Canada encouraged NA to attack American settlements

U.S. declares war on Britain (again)! 1812 U.S. declares war on Britain (again)!

War Hawks (Clay, Calhoun, & more!) Nationalistic Congressmen Wanted Madison to declare war in order to… preserve national honor bring up farm prices that decreased because of trade restrictions annex (add) territory to the U.S. such as Canada and Spanish Florida

Attack on Washington British attacked Washington D.C. Burned the capitol & the President’s mansion Dolley Madison (the First Lady) saved important documents & valuables, including a famous painting of George Washington

Burning of Washington D.C. (start @ 5:19)

Battle of Ft. McHenry British leave D.C. and attack Baltimore Troops in Baltimore are ready! Americans defeat the British

Star Spangled Banner Poem written by Francis Scott Key while he was imprisoned in Baltimore on a British ship Becomes our national anthem!

National Anthem (Start @ 0:47)

Treaty of Ghent Britain & United States sign a peace treaty British promise to stop searching U.S. ships Americans promise to respect British rule in Canada Everything basically goes back to pre-war conditions

Battle of New Orleans Troops didn’t know about the peace treaty British troops advanced to New Orleans Jackson & his men beat the British in a bloody battle. Jackson becomes a war hero!