1. America’s Forgotten Irony War 1812-1815
The War of 1812
America’s Forgotten Irony War

2. Causes Impressment Indian “foreign relations problems”
Manifest Destiny

3. Course of War The Naval War The Land War
Mostly the result of a naval blockade by the British
Significant victories by the Americans
Mostly driven by American attacks on British positions
Significant victories by the British

4. The Seige of Ft. McHenry In Baltimore, MD
British assault by naval forces attempting to force surrender after burning Washington to the ground
Francis Scott Key’s front row seat

5. “The Star Spangled Banner”

6. Consequences of War Growing Patriotism Weakened Native Americans
Increased American Manufacturing
Increased Sectionalism