1. War of 1812

2. Who
This was America’s first declaration of war, and it was on Britain.

3. What Britain burned the capital
Battle of Fort McHenry was where the start spangled banner was written
Treaty of Ghent was signed ending the war.
Battle of New Orleans occurred without knowing of the treaty.

4. When
The war lasted two years: 1812 – 1814

5. Where
The war took place in the eastern and the southern United States.

6. Why
American merchants were caught in the middle of French and British war at sea.
Both tried to block U.S. from trading with the other, so Pres. Jackson embargoed both countries.
Britain began “impressing” (kidnapping) American sailors from ships.
War Hawks wanted war in order to capture Canada

7. Outcomes Showed the U.S. is willing to fight to maintain independence
Convinced other European countries to stay away
United the individual states as a country
Economy changed due to make products on their own during the embargo.
America and Britain never fought on opposite sides of a conflict again.

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