THE WAR OF 1812 & EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE WAR HuffDaddyJay, Jam Sandwich, Zaccaroni, Maddie the Mad Hatter, & Rainman Noodles

Violations of 1783 Treaty of Paris  The British violated the 1783 Treaty of Paris (treaty that ended the American Revolution) by continuing to hold forts in America after the revolution.

Convention of 1800  Between US and France to settle hostilities.  Let America out of alliance with France.  Played a big role in allowing the Louisiana Purchase.

Embargo Act, Non-Intercourse Act, and Macon’s Bill #2  Embargo Act – US halted all trade, led to seizure of US ships  Non-Intercourse Act – lifted embargo on all but Britain and France  Macon’s Bill #2 – America would lift embargo on country that stopped seizing ships. Made Britain angry and led to War of  All of these hurt the economy, decreased international trade.

O CANADA!  A lot of British soldiers stationed in Canada.  Officials in British Canada were supplying arms to Native Americans in support of their ongoing battle against American settlers.

Result of the Battle of New Orleans  Andrew Jackson became a national hero  The British defeat at New Orleans boosted American morale

Treaty of Ghent  Ended War of 1812  Both sides agreed to stop fighting  Both sides agreed to restore conquered territory  That’s it.

End of the War of 1812  Led to end of the Federalist party  Encouraged growth of American Industries  Confirmed the United States of America’s status as a free and independent nation

Results of the War  6000 Americans killed or wounded  Respect for America  Future presidents Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison are seen as war heroes.  National Pride

Monroe Doctrine  1823 statement by President James Monroe  Declared the Americas off-limits to European intervention.  No more colonization.  Directed towards all of Europe.