2. CAUSES TRADE EMBARGOS & IMPRESSMENTS
WAR HAWKS (UNFINISHED BUSINESS & MANIFEST DESTINY)
INCITEMENT OF ABORIGINALS

3. 1. IMPRESSMENTS By early 1800’s Napoleon had conquered most of Europe.
England, protected by the English Channel and Royal Navy, stood alone.
Britain began to search American ships for runaway British sailors.
Between 1803 and 1812, nearly 10,000 American sailors were “impressed” into the English navy.

4. 2. WAR HAWKS
A faction in the US Congress pressed for war with Britain.
Their goals were nationalistic and territorial; hoped to expel Britain from North America and then invade Canada.
John Calhoun
Henry Clay

5. 3. INCITEMENT OF ABORIGINALS
The US accused Britain of inciting Indian tribes to fight for their homelands in the United States.

6. OUTBREAK OF WAR
War was declared against Great Britain by US President James Madison on June 18, 1812.

7. The Causes of the War of 1812
Step 1: Sign up for one of the five causes.
Step 2: Using the additional information provided, write a short summary (5-7 sentences) about the cause you have chosen.
Step 3: Create a political cartoon which represents the American perspective on this issue/cause.
You can use symbols, labels, or speech to help clarify your message
You can exaggerate or dramatize the issue, and you are welcome to make it funny, as long as the issue is clear.
Step 4: Using the summaries of your classmates, make point form notes on 2 other causes of the War of 1812.