1. The Coming of War 11-3 A. Danger on the High Seas 1. pirates in Barbary States attacking U.S. ships a. U.S. refused to pay bribes 2. Britain & France attacking U.S. ships 3. Britain practiced impressment B. A Trade War 1. 1807 Embargo Act-banned trade with foreign countries 2. Federalist Party popularity rose 3. 1809 Non-Intercourse Act-banned trade with Britain & France

2. C. The Rise of Tecumseh 1. settlers moving into Northwest Territory 2. Britain aided Indians there 3. Tecumseh wanted to unite Indians in NW Territory D. War on the Frontier 1. William Henry Harrison warned Tecumseh not to challenge the U.S. 2. Battle of Tippecanoe 11/7/1810-Harrison forced Indians to retreat & destroyed Tecumseh’s village E. The War Debate 1. War Hawks wanted war with Britain 2. strongest in West & South 3. opposed most by New England Federalists

3. F. A Declaration of War 1. 6/1/1812 James Madison asked congress to decide what to do 2. June 18, 1812 U.S. declared war for first time in history