1. Thomas Jefferson Warmup Questions:

2. Music Intro: President James Madison  America Presidents: James Madison

3.  Main Idea:  The War of 1812 was the second major clash between the United States and Britain in North America. Although neither side won a clear victory, the war gave Americans a strong sense of national pride. Background

4. ♠ The War of 1812 is also called: Second War of Independence  The War was United States against Great Britain.  Who was the President during 1812? James Madison Who won the war of 1812? The United States…. Got to Know Facts:

5. 1. British Policy of intercepting US ships trading with France. 2. Arming of Native American’s with British rifles & supplies in Ohio River Valley. Causes of the War:

6. 3. Impressment of American Sailors by British navy. 4. War Hawks – Henry Clay KY, John C. Calhoun of SC – Nation’s reputation was at stake!

7. 5. Southern Planters & western Farmers hurt worst – could not ship tobacco, rice, & cotton overseas. 6. Tecumseh – Shawnee leader believed Natives should unite against Whites. War for Canada Video Clip

8. List Four Major EVENTS of the War of 1812 1.Invasion of Canada – Three failed America strikes against Canada via the Great Lakes…. 2.Commodore Oliver Perry – Successful attack on British on Sept 10, 1813 on Lake Erie. 3.August 1814, British land forces in Chesapeake Bay, burn White House & Capital Building, Pres. Madison & govt flees. 4.Bombardment of Ft. McHenry, Sept 13, 1814 – Francis Scott Key writes the Star Spangled Banner.

9.  Dolly Madison “I’m no Cupcake” Music Video Bombardment of Ft McHenry Video Clip

10. 1. Hartford Convention – Federalists in New England discussed seceding, not popular! 2. Jan 1815, General Andrew Jackson wins major victory at New Orleans! He becomes National Hero! Effects of the War:

11. 3. Destroyed Federalist Party, never recovered from Hartford Convention. 4. Strong sense of NATIONALISM grips country & national UNITY.

12. 5. Treaty of Ghent – ends War of 1812, increased USA prestige overseas. 6. Convention of 1818 – set 49º north latitude as border between US & Canada

13. US Crash Course “The War of 1812”  War of 1812 6 mins / You Tube Forgot to Study Video: War of 1812

14. Chapter 4 / Section 4