EQ: Why does conflict develop?

Chapter 10, Lesson 3 and 4

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.

What events led to The War of 1812?

1. US shipping was being harassed, and American cargo was seized.

2. 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

3. Embargo Act of 1807• Stop trade with Europe

(North) dislike this

4. Tension with Native Americans in the West.

Jefferson FarewellEnter James Madison

Jefferson did not want to run for a 3rd termMadison was Jefferson’s Secretary of StateConsidered the most important contributor to the ConstitutionAlso the shortest President

Madison and The War of 1812

Madison believed Britain was a threat June 1812—Madison asked Congress to declare war on Britain

War HawksDemocratic Republicans Favored war, even though it hurt the east Land hungry—they wanted Florida and wanted lands in southern Canada

Activity #1

Read Lesson 3 “War at Home and Abroad”

Write and Answer Questions #7- 12 in the packet.

DUE @ 10:05AM

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

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!!!

What were some disadvantages to going to war?

Not everyone in the US wanted to go to warFederalists did not want war!

Military was smallNavy 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

Key Battles

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.

http://www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812/videos/americans-and-british-face-off-in-war-of-1812

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 CapitolMadison and Congress Barely escape

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

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.

http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/james-madison/videos/madisons-war-agaist-great-britain

Battle of New OrleansFought after the treaty was signed (but not ratified)Why was New Orleans important?Pirates and Frontiersman fought alongside US troopsMade Andrew Jackson a National hero and household nameEnsured treaty ratification

Why was the War of 1812 important?

Gave the United States a National IdentityAllowed 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.

Activity #1

Read Lesson 4: The War of 1812

Write QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.

Answer Questions #1-7

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.