1. EQ: Why does conflict develop? Chapter 10, Lesson 3 and 4

2. Vocabulary: Ch. 10, Lesson 3 & 4 (pg. 284 295)
Neutral rights
Embargo
Nationalism
War Hawks*
Frigates
* Find in the Reading

3. Lesson Preview Turn the pages of Chapter 10, Lesson 3 (pg. 284-290)
What do you think the lesson is going to be about?

4. What events led to The War of 1812?
US shipping was being harassed, and American cargo was seized.
Impressment of American sailors
Many British sailors left British ships and joined American crews.
British Navy kidnapped American sailors and had them join the British Navy
Embargo Act of 1807
Stop trade with Europe
(North) dislike this
Tension with Native Americans
in the West.

6. President James Madison (1809-1817)
Jefferson did not want to run for a 3rd term
Madison was Jefferson’s Secretary of State
Considered the most important contributor to the Constitution
Becomes 4th President

7. Activity #1: Madison’s Domestic and Foreign Challenges
Madison faced several challenges as president. Read “War at Home and Abroad” pg
Complete the table below with details about foreign and domestic challenges Madison faced.
Foreign Challenges
Domestic Challenges 1. 2.

8. Possible Answers

9. Madison and the War of 1812 Madison believed Britain was a threat
June 1812—Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain
War Hawks
Democratic-Republicans
Favored war, even though it hurt the east
Land hungry—they wanted Florida and wanted lands in southern Canada

10. PREDICTIONS….
What strengths and weaknesses do you think the United States had when it went to war with Britain in 1812?

11. What were some of the benefits of going to war with Britain?
To allow re-opening of Atlantic trade
National Pride = nationalism
To stop the impressment of sailors
CANADA!!!

12. What were some disadvantages to going to war?
Not everyone in the US wanted to go to war
Federalists did not want war!
Military was small
Navy was quite small only 22 ships
Britain was a great Superpower and could crush us like a bug and we could lose territory that was gained in the Treaty of Paris or the Louisiana Purchase

13. Classwork Activity Read pg. 292-294
Classwork Activity Read pg (Take 20 min) Read about the battle and describe its outcome, or result.

14. Key Battles 1. USA burns York (now Toronto) 2. Battle of Lake Erie
War started with Invasion of Canada
1. USA burns York (now Toronto)
US hoped Canadians would welcome them and join them to expel Britain from North America…this did not happen
2. Battle of Lake Erie
Oliver Perry defeated the British
This gave the US control of Lake Erie
Fast frigates (warships) in the Atlantic also destroy British ships.

15. The Roof is on Fire…Washington, D.C.!
August 1814, British sailed into Chesapeake Bay and capture Washington D.C.
They burn the White House and the Capitol
Madison and congress barely escaped

16. Oh Say Can You See… Unlike D.C., Baltimore was ready for the British
The City militia inflicted heavy casualties on the British
After bombarding Fort McHenry on September 13, 1814 the British abandon the attack
Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardment and penned a poem which becomes the National Anthem.

17. Treaty of Ghent Ended the war
Negotiated in Europe; signed on Dec. 24, 1814
The War ended in a stalemate—no party gained or lost any territory.

18. Battle of New Orleans
Fought after the treaty was signed (but not ratified)
Pirates and frontiersman fought alongside US troops
Why was New Orleans Battle important?
Made Andrew Jackson a National hero and well-known

19. Why was the War of 1812 important?
Gave the United States a National Identity
Allowed us to continue westward expansion
Federalists (who were against War) lost power
War Hawks grew stronger and took control of Democratic-Republican Party
More settlement in the west
Strong Navy and Army
Creates a hero in Andrew Jackson –he will become President in 1828.

20. Activity #1 Read Lesson 4: The War of 1812 Write QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.
Answer Questions #1-7

21. Activity #2 Using your notes, the packet, and your textbook (pg. 291)
Answer the following in two paragraphs:
Consider the causes and costs of the war, the Treaty of Ghent, and the impact of the war on American people. Was the war of 1812 worth fighting? (paragraph 1) Did it help or hurt the young United States. (paragraph 2) State your opinion and provide plenty of supporting detail.