1. A.K.A. The War for American Independence… Again

2.  Jefferson does not run for a third term.

3.  The Democratic Republican candidate, James Madison is elected to office in 1808.  Federalist nominate Charles Pickney Madison won 122 votes to Pickney’s 47!

4.  British impressments of U.S. sailors and newly formed British alliance with the Natives, cause many Americans to want to take an aggressive stance against the British.

5.  Wanted to avenge the British actions against the Americans, but also wanted to expand the nation’s power.

6.  Loyalty to your country

7.  U.S. declares war on the British!