1. The war that brought us the Star Spangled Banner
War of 1812
The war that brought us the Star Spangled Banner

2. What’s going on?
Americans believed that the British were responsible for an increase in attacks by Native Americans against settlers

3. Causes British continue practice of “impressment”
British also interfered with American shipping/trade
British encouraging Native American attacks against Americans

4. Causes of the war
The American “War Hawks” argued U.S. should go to war against Britain

5. More on causes of war:
Crash Course on causes
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6. War!
June 1812 – Congress declares war

7. Americans Fight Initially Americans do poorly
American vs. British forces
Battle at Lake Eire is the turning point

8. End of the War
By the end of 1814, both sides realized neither wanted to continue
The Treaty of Ghent is signed and the war ends

9. Battle of New Orleans
December 1814, American and British forces in New Orleans didn’t know the treaty had ended the war
General Jackson leads Americans to resounding victory
Patriotic boost
Jackson = hero

10. Significance of the War of 1812
Federalists
Held the secret Hartford Convention to oppose the war
They are seen as traitors – Federalist party is done for
United States’ territory and power

11. Significance
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