1. EQ: Why does conflict develop? Chapter 10, Lesson 3 and 4

2. Vocabulary: Ch. 10, Lesson 3 & 4
Embargo
Nationalism
War Hawks
Frigates
National Anthem: the Star-Spangled Banner is our national anthem; composed by Francis Scott Key.

3. What events led to The War of 1812?
US shipping was being harassed, and American cargo was seized.
Impressment of American sailors
Many British sailors left British ships and joined American crews.
British Navy kidnapped American sailors and had them join the British Navy
Embargo Act of 1807
Stop trade with Europe
(North) dislike this
Tension with Native Americans
in the West.

4. Jefferson Farewell Enter James Madison
Jefferson did not want to run for a 3rd term
Madison was Jefferson’s Secretary of State
Considered the most important contributor to the Constitution
Also the shortest President

5. Madison and The War of 1812 Madison believed Britain was a threat
June 1812—Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain
War Hawks
Democratic Republicans
Favored war, even though it hurt the east
Land hungry—they wanted Florida and wanted lands in southern Canada

6. Activity #1 Read Lesson 3 “War at Home and Abroad”
Write and Answer Questions #7- 12 in the packet.
10:05AM

7. Activity #2
Madison faced several challenges as president. Read “War at Home and Abroad” in the packet.
Complete the table below with details about foreign and domestic challenges he faced.
Foreign Challenges
Domestic Challenges

8. What were some of the benefits of going to war with Britain?
To allow reopening of trade
National Pride = nationalism
To stop the impressment of sailors
CANADA!!!

9. What were some disadvantages to going to war?
Not everyone in the US wanted to go to war
Federalists did not want war!
Military was small
Navy was quite small only 22 ships
Britain was a great Superpower and could crush us like a bug and we could lose territory that was gained in the Treaty of Paris or the Louisiana Purchase

10. Key Battles 1. USA burns York (now Toronto) 2. Battle of Lake Erie
War started with Invasion of Canada
1. USA burns York (now Toronto)
US hoped Canadians would welcome them and join them to expel Britain from North America…this did not happen
2. Battle of Lake Erie
Oliver Perry defeated the British
This gave the US control of Lake Erie
Fast frigates (warships) in the Atlantic also destroy British ships.

11. The Roof is on Fire…
In August 1814, British Forces Sailed into Chesapeake Bay and capture Washington D.C.
They burn the White House and the Capitol
Madison and Congress Barely escape

12. Oh Say Can You See… Unlike D.C., Baltimore was ready for the British
The City militia inflicted heavy casualties on the British
After bombarding Fort McHenry on September 13, 1814 the British abandon the attack
Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardment and penned a poem which becomes the National Anthem.

13. Treaty of Ghent Ended the war
Negotiated in Europe; signed on Dec. 24, 1814
The War ended in a stalemate—no party gained or lost any territory.

14. Battle of New Orleans
Fought after the treaty was signed (but not ratified)
Why was New Orleans important?
Pirates and Frontiersman fought alongside US troops
Made Andrew Jackson a National hero and household name
Ensured treaty ratification

15. Why was the War of 1812 important?
Gave the United States a National Identity
Allowed us to continue westward expansion
Federalists (who were against War) lost power
War Hawks grew stronger and took control of Democratic-Republican Party
More settlement in the west
Strong Navy and Army
Creates a hero in Andrew Jackson –he will become President in 1828.

16. Activity #1 Read Lesson 4: The War of 1812 Write QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.
Answer Questions #1-7

17. Activity #2 Using your notes, the packet, and your textbook (pg. 291)
Answer the following in two paragraphs:
Consider the causes and costs of the war, the Treaty of Ghent, and the impact of the war on American people. Was the war of 1812 worth fighting? (paragraph 1) Did it help or hurt the young United States. (paragraph 2) State your opinion and provide plenty of supporting detail.