1. Napoleonic Wars QPolicy of Impressment- Why? Q  Britain impressed over 6,000 American sailors.

2. Chesapeake-Leopard “Affair” QJune 21, QBr. Captain fired on the USS Chesapeake. Q3 dead, 18 wounded. QBr. Foreign Office said it was a mistake. QIssue of freedom of the seas  Jefferson’s Response:  Jefferson’s Response: Embargo Act (1807) Forbade Br. ships to dock in American ports. Ban on all American Vessels sailing for foreign ports *Ordered state governors to call up as much as 100,000 militiamen.

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

Presidential Election of 1808

James Madison Becomes President

Dolly Madison: The President’s Greatest Asset

4. The Non-Intercourse Act (1809) QReplaced the Embargo Act- no trade with only England and France if they continued with their policies QRemained U. S. policy until Macon’s Bill No. 2; allowed trade but could embargo on one or the other QUnexpected 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!!!

5. Br. Instigation of Indians British General Brock Meets with Tecumseh

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

6. “War Hawks” Canada! Canada! Canada! 6. “War Hawks” Canada! Canada! Canada! Henry Clay [KY] John C. Calhoun [SC]

Presidential Election of 1812

“Mr. Madison’s War!”

American Problems QThe 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. QFinancially unprepared:  Flood of paper $.  Revenue from import tariffs declined. QRegional disagreements.

Overview of the War of 1812

U. S. Invasions of 1812

Campaigns of 1813 USS Constitution: Old Ironsides

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..

“The Roof, The Roof is on Fire” Government Buildings Burned- “Revenge for York”Government Buildings Burned- “Revenge for York” Thank You DollyThank You Dolly

Washington, D.C. burned by British, 25th of August 1814 highlights Dolly Madison escaped from White House and took many pieces of art, furniture from the White House before the British destroyed it.

Hartford Convention December, 1814 – January, 1815 Meeting of the Federalist Party What where their grievances? Why did this bring about the demise of the Federalist Party?

Radical NE Federalists met to discuss their grievances & find solutions to their problems : U.S. Govt. fighting an unnecessary war against the wrong enemy Sought financial assistance from Washington since their trade was at a standstill because British had placed a blockade around the Atlantic coastline of US New Englanders continued to trade with the British during the war Talked of secession or a separate peace proposal with England

Resolutions adopted by the convention resemble a modern day political platform: Constitutional amendments lessening the powers of Congress restoring Federalist influence by a minority veto 2/3’s vote before an embargo, new western states could be admitted and war could be declared.

Treaty of Ghent December 24, 1814

The Treaty of Ghent War of 1812 is considered a “stalemate”…Dec Peace commissioners in Ghent devised the following terms of peace A halt to the fighting The return of all conquered territory to the prewar borders Recognition of the prewar boundary between Canada and the United States Treaty was ratified by the Senate

The Battle of New Orleans, 1815

10,000 British troops reached the mouth of the Mississippi River and were threatening the Louisiana Purchase.10,000 British troops reached the mouth of the Mississippi River and were threatening the Louisiana Purchase. 4,500 U.S. troops led by Andrew Jackson, the British were defeated on January 8, 1815, 2 weeks after the Treaty of Ghent was negotiated to end the war.4,500 U.S. troops led by Andrew Jackson, the British were defeated on January 8, 1815, 2 weeks after the Treaty of Ghent was negotiated to end the war. 10,000 British troops reached the mouth of the Mississippi River and were threatening the Louisiana Purchase.10,000 British troops reached the mouth of the Mississippi River and were threatening the Louisiana Purchase. 4,500 U.S. troops led by Andrew Jackson, the British were defeated on January 8, 1815, 2 weeks after the Treaty of Ghent was negotiated to end the war.4,500 U.S. troops led by Andrew Jackson, the British were defeated on January 8, 1815, 2 weeks after the Treaty of Ghent was negotiated to end the war. New orleans

Considered greatest U.S. victory to that time Defeated British’s best without help from any country Countries gained respect for the U.S. after this battle. Kept Louisiana Purchase under the control of the U.S. Considered greatest U.S. victory to that time Defeated British’s best without help from any country Countries gained respect for the U.S. after this battle. Kept Louisiana Purchase under the control of the U.S. New orleans

Jackson’s Florida Campaigns

What were the results of the War of 1812?What were the results of the War of 1812?

The War’s Legacy U.S. gained the respect of other nationsU.S. gained the respect of other nations U.S. came to accept Canada as a neighbor and a part of the British EmpireU.S. came to accept Canada as a neighbor and a part of the British Empire The Federalist party came to an end as a national forceThe Federalist party came to an end as a national force Talk of nullification and secession in New England set a precedent that would later be used by the SouthTalk of nullification and secession in New England set a precedent that would later be used by the South Gained our neutrality and became isolated from EuropeGained our neutrality and became isolated from Europe

The War’s Legacy Native Americans in the West were forced to surrender large areas of land and move west.Native Americans in the West were forced to surrender large areas of land and move west. More U.S. factories were builtMore U.S. factories were built War heroes such as Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison would eventually become Presidents.War heroes such as Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison would eventually become Presidents. Growth of American nationalismGrowth of American nationalism Enter a time period in our history called the “Era of Good Feelings”Enter a time period in our history called the “Era of Good Feelings”