1. The World’s population is expected to reach what number today?
JUST DO IT:
The World’s population is expected to reach what number today?

2. Session 2: Expansion and The Jacksonian Era
The War of 1812 and Nationalism

3. Class Objectives Identify the major causes of the War of 1812.
Identify the main theatres and battles of the War of 1812.
Identify the results of the War of 1812.
Identify the other acts and treaties that led to the development of the American nation.

4. The War of 1812
The War of 1812 against Great Britain confirmed American independence and strengthened the sense of nationalism in the U.S.
President James Madison (Democratic-Republican) asked for declaration of war from Congress in 1812.
U.S. forces unprepared for war with Great Britain.

5. Causes of the War of 1812 1. British Impressment
The British navy seized American ships traveling to Europe and “impressed” or drafted Americans into the British navy.
The Americans respond with an embargo on British goods.
Jefferson passes the Embargo Act of 1807 – ban on all foreign trade so that Great Britain and France would respect U.S. neutrality
Embargo Act didn’t work, eventually repealed

6. Causes of the War of 1812 2. Tecumseh’s Confederacy
British were encouraging Native Americans on the Northwest Territory to rebel against the U.S.
The Shawnee chief Tecumseh launched offensive actions against American settlements in the Indiana Territory.
fought and lost to the U.S. forces under William Henry Harrison at the Battle of Tippecanoe
The weapons Tecumseh used were provided by the British in Canada

7. Causes of the War of 1812 3. The War Hawks
Young western and southern Congressmen called “War Hawks” led by John Calhoun and Henry Clay, demand war with Britain.
Henry Clay John C. Calhoun

8. Activity: Theatres and Battles
Students will read pages and fill out the worksheet provided.
Students must include the locations, outcomes, important people and events.
Be sure to label the map provided as well. Use the map on page 204 to assist you
Students will be expected to complete this assignment in 20 minutes.

9. Treaty of Ghent
The Treaty of Ghent, signed on Christmas Eve 1814 in Belgium, officially ends the war when an armistice is declared.
Nothing in treaty about impressment issue
In 1815 trade relations between the Britain and the U.S. are reopened.
In 1817, the Rush-Bagot treaty is reached which limited British warships on the Great Lakes.

10. Hartford Convention Hartford Convention, 1814:
Secret meeting of Federalists from New England who were in opposition to the war
Complained about government regulation of the economy
Called for a series of constitutional amendments
New England states talked of succession from the Union if demands were not met
Led to the destruction of the Federalist Party!

11. Results of the War Westward Expansion
U.S. made claims to the Oregon territory
In 1818 Britain and the U.S. agree to a joint occupation of the Oregon Territory.
U.S. settlers moved in larger numbers into Florida, which was later acquired from Spain
The Adams Onis Treaty: Spain ceded control of Florida to the U.S. in 1819.

13. Results of the War
Label FL, Oregon Territory, and the Louisiana Territory.

14. Check for Understanding
What were the major causes of the War of 1812?
What were the major theatres and battles of the war?
What treaty officially ended the War of 1812?
What were the other results of the War of 1812?
What was the Adams Onis Treaty?

15. Next Class Next Class: Homework: Session III Notes
Complete Summary Sections of notes!
Complete War of 1812 Graphic Organizer in your notes packet!