1. The War of 1812
Chapter 10 section 4

2. The War Begins
Britain does not want war with U.S., news reaches U.S. late
Congress approves war
1st phase of war - Britain focuses on France
2nd phase, Britain focuses on U.S.
U.S. military is weak, poorly trained

3. The First Phase of the War
U.S. wins early naval victories
U.S. commander Oliver Hazard Perry, fleet defeat British (1813)
U.S. defeat British at Battle of the Thames in Canada; Tecumseh killed
U.S. victory ends British threat to the northwest

5. The Second Phase of the War
After defeating France, Britain focuses on the U.S.
British troops burn U.S. Capitol building, attack Fort McHenry
A Washington lawyer, Francis Scott Key writes the “Star Spangled Banner” while watching the all night battles.
U.S. defeat British at battle of Lake Champlain (1814)

6. Star Spangled Banner

7. British troops approach New Orleans
General Andrew Jackson and troops defeat British at the Battle of New Orleans
Britain, U.S. sign Treaty of Ghent, ends war

8. Legacy of War
War of 1812 has no clear winner but has important consequences:
U.S. war heroes increase American patriotism
war breaks the strength of Native Americans
forces U.S. to manufacture goods previously imported
U.S. proves it can defend itself against the mightiest military power