1. The War of 1812 Essential Questions: Do Now: Homework:
What led the U.S. into the war of 1812?
Was the decision for war a popular one for Americans?
What was the outcome of the War of 1812?
Do Now:
Video Worksheet
Homework:
Quiz tomorrow on Ch. 4

2. The Decision for War The Non-Intercourse Act
forbade trade with Britain or France
allowed the president to reopen trade with either country if trade restrictions were dropped.
War hawks, or proponents of the war,
believed the nation’s reputation was in danger if the United States did not go to war to stop the British from seizing American sailors.
Tecumseh’s flight to Canada and the British-made rifles his forces had been using during the Battle of Tippecanoe seemed to be evidence of British support of attacks on American settlements by Native Americans.
Americans were deeply divided over the war
the military had fewer than 7,000 troops
the navy had only 16 vessels
borrowing money to finance the war was problematic.

3. Invasion of Canada Three initial attacks on Canada failed
due to militia troops refusing to cross the border and the British navy on Lake Erie
Commodore Oliver Perry constructed a fleet and after four months, defeated the British navy on Lake Erie
Perry’s victory allowed General Harrison to recover Detroit but by the end 1813
the U.S. had still failed to conquer any Canadian territory
Britain was able to send more of their military to deal with the United States after their war with France ended in 1814.

4. End of the War
In August 1814, the British marched into Washington D.C. and set fire to the White House and the Capitol.
Baltimore was ready for the British and inflicted heavy casualties on troops that went ashore causing the British to abandon their attack.
Federalists in New England that were pushing to increase the regions power were ignored following the resounding victory of General Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans.

5. Treaty of Ghent
Britain was ready for peace after losing at Lake Champlain, and running out of money fighting Napoleon and US
Treaty signed December 24, 1814, but US did not hear until February 1815
Terms of the treaty
Return to the conditions before the war
Issues were not resolved, but US and Britain could work peacefully together now

6. Downfall of the Federalists
Opposition in New England to the war
Every state north of Maryland voted against Madison and war in 1812
States did not provide money to support war effort
Militias were not sent outside of their states
Trade had fallen to 10% of what it was before the war
Hartford Convention
5 New England states proposed if federal government behaved unconstitutionally, states should take power
Wanted to limit power of South and West
Opposition to War killed the Federalist party