Jump Start Pick up your folder and notes page. On the back of the notes page – Identify what is happening in the picture above. Please answer the following questions: 1. What action is taking place in the picture? 2. What two groups are shown? 3. What was the reason for the action above?

James Madison’s Presidency James Madison elected as the 4 th president Won 1808 and 1812 elections U.S. still dealing with the issue of British and French impressment

The War of 1812: Causes British impressment of U.S. sailors Interference with shipping British blockade of American ports British support of Native resistance Tecumseh: united Natives to stop U.S. advancement

Causes Con’t: War Hawks Westerners who demanded war with Britain Wanted British aid to Natives stopped Wanted British out of Canada Could later add Canada to the United States Led by Henry Clay

Significant Events British burned the capital (Washington D.C.) in August 1814 Battle of Ft. McHenry - Francis Scott Key wrote Star Spangled Banner Battle of New Orleans - General Andrew Jackson became a national hero

Hartford Convention Opposition to the war was heavy in New England Took advantage of smuggling in the beginning When Britain extended their blockade, dissatisfaction grew Hartford Convention: Federalists in New England opposed to war; meet in late 1814 Considered secession, listed grievances Right of nullification discussed After New Orleans, Convention looked disloyal Federalists never recovered from the stigma

Effects of the War of 1812 Treaty of Ghent Showed that the war had NO clear winner Terms included: Ending the war Returning prisoners Restoring all previous boundaries Settled none of the issues Legacy of the War Increased American nationalism Americans believed the U.S. could prosper Broke the strength of the Native Americans Forced the growth of U.S. manufacturing Weakened status of Federalists