1. Essential Question of the Day
What were the major effects of the War of 1812?
Why was the Battle of New Orleans important?

2. The War in Canada Americans were unprepared for war
The British captured Detroit and the Americans failed to capture Canada
Many Native Americans helped the British because they wanted to stop Americans from taking more land

3. The War at Sea The U.S. Navy was young and outnumbered
In November of 1812, the British blockaded the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays
The blockade grew throughout the war
By 1813, most American ships were unable to leave their ports

5. Battle of Lake Erie
Oliver Hazard Perry, commodore of the navy, planned to break Britain’s control of Lake Erie
U.S. Defeated the British on the Battle of Lake Erie, when the British surrendered
Gave Americans hope that they have a chance against the British

6. The War on Land Battle for Washington
The British invaded Washington, D.C. in 1814
British soldiers burned the Capitol, the White House, and other public buildings
Before the British burned the White House, Dolley Madison saved a famous painting of George Washington

7. The Roof is on Fire…
In August 1814, British Forces Sailed into Chesapeake Bay and capture Washington D.C.
They burn the White House and the Capitol
Madison and Congress Barely escape

8. Battle at Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key: an American lawyer and prisoner of the British
Saw an American flag flying over Ft. McHenry after the battle
The flag inspired Key to write “The Star-Sapangled Banner”

9. Treaty of Ghent
Treaty was Negotiated in Europe and was signed on Dec. 24, 1814 ending the war of 1812
The War ended in a stalemate, where no party gained or lost any territory.
The issue of impressment was not addressed, but faded on its own.
However…

10. Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson commanded the US troops in this victory. This victory made Jackson a national hero
Battle was fought after the treaty was signed
Losses: British had over 2,000 casualties
Losses: US had about 70

11. If The War of 1812 ended in a “tie”, why was it important?
Gave the United States a National Identity
American patriotism spread throughout the United States
United States was gaining respect in the eyes of the world
The United States now continued it’s expansion Westward with little to no resistance
Creates a hero in Andrew Jackson and the Western Frontiersmen