1. Bellwork
Do you think it is ever okay for a president to do something that goes against what he says he will do during his campaign for election? Support your answer.

2. Wrap-up Thomas Jefferson
Two-sided? (end of note-sheet)
Quad #1 (just the Jefferson section)
8 minutes

3. James Madison
& the War of 1812

4. War of 1812 trailor

5. Essential Question:
How did the War of 1812 encourage American unity & nationalism?

6. Jefferson’s hand-picked successor, James Madison, won the presidency in 1808 & 1812
Madison was well-qualified: He was the architect of the Constitution, served in Congress, & served as Jefferson’s Secretary of State

7. Democratic-Republican Party
As president, Madison tried to continue Jefferson’s policies of limited national government
Madison continued the dominance of the Democratic-Republican Party & tried to continue Jefferson’s policies of limited national government
8 yrs
George Washington
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4 yrs
John Adams
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8 yrs
Thomas Jefferson
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8 yrs
James
Madison
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8 yrs
James Monroe
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4 yrs
John Quincy Adams
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8 yrs
Andrew Jackson
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Federalist Party
Democratic-Republican Party
Democratic Party

8. England and France continued to violate American free trade
But, the war between England & France continued to cause America problems
England and France continued to violate American free trade
The British navy continued to “impress” American merchants

9. Battle of Tippecanoe
Conflicts with the Native Americans continued on the Frontier
Tecumseh planned to unite all Native Americans against the U.S.
Many blamed Britain for helping to unite and arming the Natives
William Henry Harrison attacked and defeated the Native Americans
Made Harrison a national hero

10. “Free Trade and Sailors' Rights” was a popular battle cry
Many Congressmen called “War Hawks” demanded war with Britain to defend U.S. honor
“Free Trade and Sailors' Rights” was a popular battle cry

11. War Hawks From western states Concerned mainly with frontier events
Hated the British
Hoped for conquest of Canada
Led by Henry Clay

12. Problem: Since 1793, Britain and France have been at war, violated free trade, and used impressment against American merchants. Attempts to resolve these issues did not solve these problems
Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality (1793)
Adams’ XYZ Affair (1798)
Jefferson’s embargo (1807)
Brainstorm three solutions President Madison could use to solve this problem and select the 1 best alternative. Be sure to explain your decision

13. In 1812, Madison asked Congress for a declaration of war against England
Patriotism surged as Americans claimed the War of 1812 was a “Second American Revolution”

14. The War of 1812
Most of the fighting took place along the Canadian border
Britain blockaded the entire coast

15. The War of 1812
Most of the fighting took place along the Canadian border
Britain blockaded the entire coast
U.S. had a few naval victories on the Great Lakes
Unsuccessful invasions of Canada
The British captured and burned Washington, D.C. (including the White House)

16. The War of 1812 (1812—1815)
The U.S. had a small navy and poorly trained army when the war began
Meanwhile, Britain’s well-trained army had been fighting France for a decade
The war went badly in the early years
The British attacked and burned the national capital Washington, D.C.

17. When the British laid siege to Fort McHenry, American Francis Scott Key wrote the poem “The Star Spangled Banner”

18. Hartford Convention New England Federalists met to discuss secession
Looked like pro-British and traitors
End of Federalist Party

19. Though Britain was winning, they were also fighting France and wanted to quickly end the War of 1812
In 1814, Britain and the United States signed the Treaty of Ghent ending the war

20. General Andrew Jackson emerged as a war hero
The War of 1812 (1812—1815)
Before news arrived, the Americans beat the British at the Battle of New Orleans
General Andrew Jackson emerged as a war hero
The victory at New Orleans led many Americans to feel as though they won the war

21. Treaty of Ghent ended the war, but it did not address trade rights or other causes of the war

22. How Americans think the War of 1812 went…

23. How the Canadians and British think the War of 1812 went…

24. Bellwork What caused the War of 1812?
Why was the Battle of New Orleans significant (2 reasons)?

25. Treaty of Ghent ended the war, but it did not address trade rights or other causes of the war

26. The War of 1812 had important effects on America
Proves U.S. is strong enough to defend itself
United as a Nation
America “Era of Good Feelings” begins
Britain and France gain respect for U.S.
Forced British troops out of the U.S.
Native American resistance declines
Adam-Onis treaty 1819
Spain cedes Florida to the U.S.
Booming national economy

27. Suffrage Requirements
Even though America has defeated the British twice (for liberty), not all Americans were represented in the gov’t and only certain people were allowed to vote.
White
Male
21 years old
Property owner

28. Who Won the War of 1812?

29. Crash Course https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMXqg2PKJZU
Complete the worksheet as you watch the video!

30. Review
Draw and complete the following chart on the back of your crash course worksheet..
The War of 1812
Causes
Effects 1. 2. 3.

31. Quad Assignments Quad 1: Complete the Madison section! 8 minutes
Quad 2: War of 1812 Magazine Cover
Take out your quad sheet!

32. Quad 2: War of 1812 Magazine Cover
Follow the directions on your quad sheet!
Work productively and independently.
Flex Time