2. The U.S. goes to war with Great Britain for the second time. President. James Madison declares war on June 18, 1812

3. Key terms: Battle of Lake ErieBattle of Lake Erie Battle of the ThamesBattle of the Thames Battle of Horseshoe BendBattle of Horseshoe Bend Battle of New OrleansBattle of New Orleans Hartford ConventionHartford Convention Treaty of GhentTreaty of Ghent

4. The battleground

5. Impressment of American seamen. Violation of the three-mile territorial limit. War Hawks Land disputes between Indians/Settlers Underlying Causes

6. Who Were They… What Did They Do? Collection of The New-York Historical Society President James Madison

7. Key U.S.Leaders President James MadisonPresident James Madison General William Harrison, Northern CommanderGeneral William Harrison, Northern Commander General Andrew Jackson, Southern CommanderGeneral Andrew Jackson, Southern Commander Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, Lake ErieCommodore Oliver Hazard Perry, Lake Erie

8. Key British Leaders Gen. Sir Isaac Brock - overall land commanderGen. Sir Isaac Brock - overall land commander Gen. Henry ProctorGen. Henry Proctor Adm. George Cockburn - overall sea commanderAdm. George Cockburn - overall sea commander

9. The Naval War British warships more numerous, but scatteredBritish warships more numerous, but scattered American frigates are better armed and better constructedAmerican frigates are better armed and better constructed American privateers…cheaper to fundAmerican privateers…cheaper to fund American sailors well-trainedAmerican sailors well-trained

10. Success at Sea U.S. frigate Constitution defeats the British frigate Guerriere.

11. Canada American policy is to invade and conquer CanadaAmerican policy is to invade and conquer Canada Land forces not successful due to poor training/equipmentLand forces not successful due to poor training/equipment

12. Perry’s Victory Control of Lake Erie vital - Perry constructs small fleetControl of Lake Erie vital - Perry constructs small fleet Sept. 10, 1813 Perry defeats British after hard fought battle…heavy casualties on both sidesSept. 10, 1813 Perry defeats British after hard fought battle…heavy casualties on both sides

13. Tecumseh and Indian allies fight for the British

14. The Frontier British General Proctor retreats after Perry’s victoryBritish General Proctor retreats after Perry’s victory Tecumseh furious with Proctor for abandoning Indian alliesTecumseh furious with Proctor for abandoning Indian allies British/Indians make stand on Thames River, Oct. 1813British/Indians make stand on Thames River, Oct. 1813 Americans defeat them at Battle of ThamesAmericans defeat them at Battle of Thames Tecumseh killed. Canadian border secured by AmericansTecumseh killed. Canadian border secured by Americans

15. Creek Indians under Chief Red Eagle attack In 1813 Creek Indians take up arms - destroy Fort Mims - 500 soldiers/settlers killedIn 1813 Creek Indians take up arms - destroy Fort Mims - 500 soldiers/settlers killed Andrew Jackson marches to meet themAndrew Jackson marches to meet them In 1814 Jackson defeats Creeks at Battle of Horsehoe BendIn 1814 Jackson defeats Creeks at Battle of Horsehoe Bend

16. Britain takes the Offensive Photo credit to The Times and Stephanie Freeman © 1995. Britain defeats France in 1814..looks to AmericaBritain defeats France in 1814..looks to America More troops and ships sent to the American shoresMore troops and ships sent to the American shores Britain attacks and burns Washington in response to American burning of Canadian capital YorkBritain attacks and burns Washington in response to American burning of Canadian capital York sail on to attack Fort McHenry - it survives attacksail on to attack Fort McHenry - it survives attack

17. One last battle Gen. Andrew Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans, Jan. 8, 1815

18. 5300 British regulars attack New Orleans defended by Gen. Andrew Jackson and 4500 troops5300 British regulars attack New Orleans defended by Gen. Andrew Jackson and 4500 troops British attacks fails with heavy casualties…2000 deadBritish attacks fails with heavy casualties…2000 dead American losses fewer than 100American losses fewer than 100 Battle not necessary…peace treaty signed two weeks earlierBattle not necessary…peace treaty signed two weeks earlier British advance on New Orleans

19. Hartford Convention Federalist gather at Hartford, Conn. - demand that New England withdraw from warFederalist gather at Hartford, Conn. - demand that New England withdraw from war delegation to Pres. Madison offer to support war if states given more powerdelegation to Pres. Madison offer to support war if states given more power war ends before delegation arrives in Washington…Federalists discredited - lose political powerwar ends before delegation arrives in Washington…Federalists discredited - lose political power precedent set for states to challenge government policiesprecedent set for states to challenge government policies

20. The Treaty of Ghent Peace Treaty sign on December 24, 1814 at Ghent, BelgiumPeace Treaty sign on December 24, 1814 at Ghent, Belgium Result was a draw…all conquered territory restored to each sideResult was a draw…all conquered territory restored to each side no solution to impressment/trade embargoesno solution to impressment/trade embargoes

21. What Were the Long Term Effects of this Conflict? To the United States’ relations with EuropeTo the United States’ relations with Europe To United States foreign policyTo United States foreign policy For the native AmericansFor the native Americans For Canadians and MexicoFor Canadians and Mexico