1. War of 1812 Cause and Effects
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2. War of 1812
In 1808 ________________________________ became the fourth President of the United States. __________________________ assumed office in the midst of an international crisis. Tensions between US and Britain were rising, and soon _______________________________ would have to decide whether or not to lead the US into its first full-scale war since the Revolution.

3. Impressment
British continue to kidnap and force American sailors into the British Navy
Between 1808 and 1811 over 6,000 Americans were impressed by the British

4. Interference with Trade
British and France seizing US ships selling to the other country
Non-Intercourse act – reopen trade with others countries except Eng. & Fra.
Fra. Caves first, Eng. Waits till June 1812
Too late, US declares war

5. Believe that British push NA to fight
Battle of Tippecanoe
Tecumseh (the Prophet) VS William Henry Harrison (Gov of Indiana)
Bloody battle, Tecumseh flee to Canada

6. Want to expand into Canada
Need the land
British in Canada arming NA

7. Native Americans weakened
Tecumseh killed
Leaves Americans in firm control of NW territory

8. Patriotism
Heroism of Jackson, Perry, and other increase Nationalism, Federalist Party dead
We were able to hold our own against the big boys
Gain confidence in our ability to survive

9. Growth of Manufacturing
Loss of trade encourages America to become self-sufficient