1)What caused the huge drop in US exports in 1807? 2)What effect did the Non-Intercourse Act of 1810 have? 3)Why is US trade with Great Britain zero in ?
The War of 1812 US fights Britain
Causes War Hawks British Impressment Growing U.S. nationalism (belief in power of one’s country)
Strengths and Weaknesses BritishUnited States Strengths (+) Experience #1 Navy Could attack from Canada Home Field Much Improved Navy Weaknesses (-) At war w/ France 2000 miles from home Little Money Disorganized Military
Major Battles Lake Erie - Buffalo burned to ground by attack from Canada Washington, D.C. - British attack our capital and set fire to the White House Fort McHenry - Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star Spangled Banner” after watching the battle Fort McHenry
Battle of New Orleans Led by Andrew Jackson US has 4500 men; end with 70 casualties Brits have 5300 men; end with 2000 casualties Battle was fought January 8, 1815 (war ended on December 24, 1814)
Treaty of Ghent Status Quo Antibellum - everything goes back to the way it was before the war No solution to impressment, trade problems, or Indian attacks America proud it stood up to the mighty British
Answer the following: 1.Explain why the United States declared war on Britain/England/United Kingdom/UK. 2.What was unusual about the Battle of New Orleans? 3.According to the Treaty of Ghent, what was accomplished by fighting the War of 1812? Bonus: What was Dolly Madison preparing for James when the White House was set on fire?