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America’s Second War for Independence
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“On to Canada, on to Canada” Militarily unprepared Canada was a focus because the British army was weakest there. Offensive strategy was poorly conceived Best strategy—capture Montreal America strategy—3 pronged 1. Detroit 2. Niagara 3. Lake Champlain
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The Battle of the Great Lakes Oliver Hazard Perry—built a fleet of green-timbered ships on the shores of Lake Erie “We have met the enemy and they are ours.” Battle of the Thames—British defeated by General Harrison in October 1813 By 1814, Americans were grimly defending own soil
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Washington Burned August 1814 4,000 Br. troops scattered some 6,000 militiamen Burned the capitol and the White House
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Fort McHenry and Francis Scott Key Br. forces hammered Ft. McHenry American stood strong Br. fail to capture it
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New Orleans Force led by Andrew Jackson consisting of pirates, Frenchmen, men from KY, TN, and LA. British launched a frontal assault—BIG MISTAKE January 8, 1815—Br. lost 2,000 in 30” Major victory for the Americans http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50_iRIcxs z0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50_iRIcxs z0
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Treaty of Ghent Officially ended the War of 1812 December 24, 1814 Armistice No mention of grievances “Not one inch of territory ceded or lost.”
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RESULTS OF WAR OF 1812 Results of the war included: End of the Federalist Party (opposed war) Encouraged industries in U.S. Rise in nationalism/American independence Despite the burning of the President’s mansion, the U.S. emerged strong
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Federalist Grievances Hartford Convention 26 delegates from NE states met to discuss issues Results: Demanded $ assistance from DC for lost trade Const. amend. Requiring 2/3 vote in Congress before embargo, new states, or declaration of war.
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Other Federalist demands Abolish 3/5 clause Single term for presidents Prohibit the election of 2 successive presidents from the same state Aimed at the “Virginia Dynasty” Utter failure in wake of Battle of New Orleans End of Federalist Party
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Clay’s “American System” Markets were flooded with cheap British goods, hurting American industries Tariff of 1816—established the first protective tariff in US history American System—economic system proposed by Henry Clay 1. strong banking system 2. protective tariff 3. roads and canals
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Road blocks of the American System Federal government voted in 1817 to give $1.5 million to the states for internal improvements Vetoed by Madison NE strongly opposed the building of a road because it would drain away population and create competing states
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The Era of Good Feelings? James Monroe was elected president in 1816 by the Republicans. One-party rule Sectional tensions increase, conflict over slavery, internal improvements and the economy caused issues
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THE MISSOURI COMPROMISE In 1818 settlers in Missouri applied for statehood Northerners and Southerners disagreed on whether Missouri should be admitted as a “free” state Henry Clay organized a compromise. HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER
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MISSOURI COMPROMISE 1820
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Sharing Oregon and Acquiring Florida 1818—Anglo- American Convention with Britain Provided for a 10 year joint occupation of Oregon 1819—Adams-Onis Treaty Spain ceded Florida to America
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THE MONROE DOCTRINE In the early 19 th Century, various European countries hinted at increased colonization In his 1823 address to Congress, Monroe made it clear to Europe: Don’t interfere with Western Hemisphere
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