Bell Ringer on TN statehood 1. Who was the First governor of TN? 2. TN Constitution modeled after what 2 things? 3. How many free men does it take to become a state? 4. What city was the first capital of TN? 5. When was the Treaty of Holston signed and with whom? Vocab words: 1. impressment 2. blockade 3. frigade

The War of 1812 Standard: 8.43 Explain the causes, course, and consequences of the War of 1812

America's Second War for Independence?

Causes of the War?

1. Napoleonic Wars 1806  Berlin Decrees [“Continental System”] 1806  Britain issued the “Orders in Council.” 1807  Milan Decrees 1808-1811  Britain impressed over 6,000 American sailors.

2. Chesapeake-Leopard “Affair” June 21, 1807. Br. Captain fired on the USS Chesapeake. 3 dead, 18 wounded. Br. Foreign Office said it was a mistake. Jefferson’s Response: Forbade Br. ships to dock in American ports. Ordered state governors to call up as much as 100,000 militiamen.

3. The Embargo Act (1807) The “OGRABME” Turtle

4.Northwest Territory Americans accused the British of encouraging Chief Tecumseh and the Indians to attack settlers in the Northwest.

Br. Instigation of Indians British General Brock Meets with Tecumseh

Presidential Election of 1808

James Madison Becomes President

Dolly Madison: The President’s Greatest Asset

The Non-Intercourse Act (1809) Replaced the Embargo Act. Remained U. S. policy until 1812. Unexpected Consequences: N. Eng. was forced to become self-sufficient again [old factories reopened]. Laid the groundwork for US industrial power. Jefferson, a critic of an industrial America, ironically contributed to Hamilton’s view of the US!!!

Battle of Tippecanoe, 1811 General William Henry Harrison  governor of the Indiana Territory. Invited Native Indian chiefs to Ft. Wayne, IN to sign away 3 mil. acres of land to the US government. Tecumseh organized a confederacy of Indian tribes to fight for their homelands. Tecumseh’s brother fought against Harrison and was defeated at Tippecanoe. This made Harrison a national hero! [1840 election  Tippecanoe & Tyler, too!]

“War Hawks”-wanted to declare war on Britain John C. Calhoun [SC] Henry Clay [KY]

Presidential Election of 1812

“Mr. Madison’s War!”

American Problems The US was unprepared militarily: Had a 12-ship navy vs. Britain’s 800 ships. Americans disliked a draft  preferred to enlist in the disorganized state militias. Financially unprepared: Flood of paper $. Revenue from import tariffs declined. Regional disagreements.

Overview of the War of 1812

1. War at Sea 1812-1814 British Navy > US Navy US Victory embarrassed Britain-USS Constitution “Old Ironside” Britain blockade

3 U. S. Invasions of 1812

2. Canadian Border Battle Fall 1813 1. American had a 3 strategy attack 2. America won battle of Lake Erie 3. Tecumseh is killed in battle

Campaigns of 1813

3. Creek War of 1814 Natives (Creeks) began attacking southern area 3,200 volunteers (TN) Natives were forced to sign treaty of Fort Jackson

4. Battle in the East Summer of 1814 1. Britain launched an attack on Washington DC 2. Dolly saved the painting of Washington 3. Balitmore-24 hrs of attacks

Battle of Fort McHenry, 1814 Oh Say Can You See By the Dawn’s Early Light… -- Francis Scott Key

Gave proof through the night, That our flag was still there..

Hartford Convention December, 1814 – January, 1815 New England Considers Cecession!

5. Treaty of Ghent Dec 24, 1814 Peace treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the United States of Americans Britain  -Return territory that it had conquered Broke the power of many Native American groups Didn’t agree to stop searching ships

5. Treaty of Ghent December 24, 1814

6. Battle of New Orleans 1. British move South 2. New Orleans Battle was the biggest 3. 5,300 British troops attacked our 4,500

The Battle of New Orleans, 1815

Jackson’s Florida Campaigns

Essential Question? Why was the War of 1812 called the 2nd war of Independence? Did the US win the War of 1812 or did Great Britain? Do you know what a stalemate is?