1. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY
The
War
of 1812
Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY
Adapted by Mrs. Christy
WYHS Whitehall, OH

2. America's
Second War for
Independence?

3. Causes of the War
Demand for respect of America’s neutral rights (GB & France)
Land hungry
Fear that Indian
attacks were caused
by the British

4. “War Hawks”
Republicans from the West & South who wanted Canada & Florida
John C. Calhoun [SC]
Henry Clay [KY]

5. American Problems The US was unprepared militarily:
Had a 12-ship navy vs. Britain’s 800 ships.
Americans disliked a draft  preferred to enlist in the disorganized state militias.
Financially unprepared:
Flood of paper $.
Revenue from import tariffs declined.

6. Battle of Fort McHenry, 1814
Oh Say Can You See By the Dawn’s Early Light… Francis Scott Key

7. Gave proof through the night, That our flag was still there..

8. Hartford Convention December, 1814 – January, 1815
New
England
Considers
Cecession!

9. Treaty of Ghent December 24, 1814
Restored the prewar status quo

10. The Battle of New Orleans, 1815

11. Jackson’s Florida Campaigns