The War Of 1812 By: John Reaves, Andrew Kalinke

Before The War America was not respected Sent ambassadors Built more ships than Britain, the “Ruler of the Seas” Americans were taken off boats to join the British Navy

At The Start Settling in Canada – driven out by Indians British helped the Indians 1812 – America started to attack Canada Will shut down businesses – many not fought

During the Beginning War Hawks wanted war “National Pride” Army strengthened “Peace as we now have it is disgraceful, and war honorable.” Did badly at 1 st battle

1813 Many victories were won, and the tide of the war changed.

Attack!! The British attacked America D.C. in flames Cannonballed Fort McHenry Star Spangled Banner written

End of the War The Treaty of Ghent signed Louisiana attack by the British Sorely wounded British “The Era of Good Feelings” started Led up to the Civil War