1. USA vs. Great Britain Causes and Impact
War of 1812
USA vs. Great Britain
Causes and Impact

2. Trade Embargo of 1807
Embargo: an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
Singed into law by Jefferson
The USA stopped trading with GB and France to “punish” them for impressment of sailors and naval blockades.
Ultimately hurt Northern traders (NYC & Boston) in the US.
Repealed in 1807

3. President Madison – What was his role?
Non-Intercourse Act
Forbade trade with France and Britain; however President could reopen trade when either France or Britain lifted restrictions
War Hawks
Southern congressmen favored war, even though it hurt the east
Henry Clay (D-R, Kentucky) and John C. Calhoun (D-R, South Carolina)

5. WAR BEGINS! June of 1812 Madison asked Congress for declaration of war
Vote was split along regional lines
War started with Invasion of Canada

7. American Setbacks
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. Treaty of Ghent 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.

9. Results of the War Natives lose support of the British
Economic growth in the North (Industrialization grows)
Increased Nationalism (Star Spangle Banner is written) and national unity.
New hero: Andrew Jackson
Defeats British at the Battle of New Orleans in 1814.