1. Effects of the War

2. Growth of American Industry
Embargo Act of 1807 stops all U.S. trade
Americans can no longer import European finished goods

3. Growth of American Industry
British blockade during the war cut off American imports from Europe
If Americans wanted finished goods, they had to learn to make them
The small amount of industry in New England grew rapidly (Industrial Revolution)

4. Nationalism/ Patriotism
Americans gained a sense of pride at not losing to the most powerful military of the time
They gained military heroes that they could be proud of
The flag became a symbol of national unity
Fort McHenry flag from 1814

5. Nationalism/ Patriotism
Naval Heroes of the war
Oliver Hazard Perry built his own fleet and defeated the British on Lake Erie.
Isaac Hull was commander of the USS Constitution

6. Nationalism/ Patriotism
Military Heroes of the War
Andrew Jackson gave Americans their most impressive victory at New Orleans. His popularity was so great that he was elected president in 1828 and re-elected in 1832.
William Henry Harrison destroyed the Indian Confederation in the west and was elected president in 1840

7. Native American Resistance Weakened
The strength of the Native American Confederation was broken
The death of Tecumseh was a major blow to Native resistance
British support was no longer there

8. Single Party Nation (briefly) “The Era of Good Feelings”
After the Harford Convention, Federalists all but disappeared
1816 is the last year the Federalists run a candidate for President
Presidential elections of 1820, and 1824 were all single party contests with the Democratic-Republicans in control

9. Professionalism of the American Army
The poorly trained and equipped American Army had been an embarrassment during the war
General Winfield Scott wanted to make the American army more professional, like European armies.
General Winfield Scott