1. James Madison 4 th U.S. President Essential Question: What issues challenged Madison during his presidency? Hey! Got problems?

2. War Abroad Britain and France at war New trade law-allows trade with whoever lifts restrictions first Napoleon jumps on it-but still takes American ships Country on verge of war-just cannot decide who enemy should be Madison thinks Britain bigger threat

3. War at Home Ohio will become a state in 1803 White settlers taking lands guaranteed by treaty to Native Americans Tecumseh, powerful chief, tries to build confederacy of Indian nations Ohio governor, William Henry Harrison, alarmed Attacked Prophetstown near Tippecanoe River Great victory for U.S-but Natives join British Who can help us?

4. War Hawks Madison faces growing demand for war Feelings of nationalism growing Federalists remain opposed to war Madison caves to War Hawks-1812 asks Congress to declare war on Britain Britain had already decided to stop taking U.S. ships, BUT OOPS, too late Anybody got a cell phone???