1. The 2nd War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism: 1812-1824
AP US History

2. On to Canada (North) War on the Land (North)
Canada = important b/c British troops are weak there.
American Army/Navy =weak/bad WHY?
Supplemented by militia = worse
Had America succeeded in taking Canada everything west and the Indian influence would have fallen.
The British are very successful at the onset of the war

3. On to Canada (North) War on the Sea (North)
Americans have new life breathed into them on the water
Great Lakes = VITAL!
Oliver Perry captured British fleet on Lake Erie
British decide to go for the throat (1814)
Send 10,000 troops to try to take NY (Had to use Lake Champlain b/c there are no roads)
Weak American fleet under Thomas Macdonough claim victory
Saves NY, NE and the UNION

4. Washington Burned (Middle)
2nd British force (4,000) landed in Chesapeake Bay area in August 1814.
Moved quickly scattering militia and setting fire to Washington (Capital)
At the same time the British fail to take Baltimore
“Star Spangled Banner” Francis Scott Keys: Battle at Fort McHenry inspired the song

5. New Orleans Defended (South)
3rd British Blow in 1814 occurs at New Orleans (South)
Overconfident British (8,000) made the mistake of a frontal attack on entrenched Americans (7,000) under Andrew Jackson
Worse loss for the British of the entire war (2,000 wounded/killed)
Battle of New Orleans = monumental for US even though it happened 2 weeks after peace treaty. Fought for honor as much as gain.
REASONS:
Made Andrew Jackson a National Hero
Restored honor to the American people after many early defeats
Released a wave of nationalism and self-confidence in America