1. The War of 1812 The English try again…

2. Background info. war from 1812- 1815 fought on land & sea (Atlantic coast) tension still for NW territory & the open seas French & British War (Napoleonic Wars) causing problems for American trade (Americans were neutral)

3. Causes Embargo of 1807: made exporting from U.S. illegal, repealed 1809 –Goal: remain neutral with Britain & France during Napoleonic Wars frustration at British restraints on neutral trade & British blockade anger at British military support of American Indians Outraged with impressment – –British kidnapping American men and forced to work on ships

4. Who was involved? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EivTHLKaa9s Tecumseh – Shawnee Native fighting with British against Americans Jackson – leader at Battle of Horseshoe Bend; slaughtered Creek men, women, & children… but we won! Jefferson – Embargo Act (prohibited exports to foreign countries) = bad idea  not reelected Madison – new president; reopened trade, except with Britain & France

5. Turning Points Americans try to push their way into Canada (attempt = failure) Battle on the Chesapeake Bay –British attacked & burned the shoreline; including DC & the Whitehouse Battle of New Orleans –1815 – was the final major battle of War of 1812 –stopped the British from invading & taking over our new western lands –Americans win & Jackson becomes a hero

8. Outcome http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKp29Luryc “The Star Spangled Banner” written by Francis Scott Key after the British bombed Fort McHenry & the flag was still flying Treaty of Ghent – met in neutral Belgium Americans WIN!!! More land for the U.S. But New England near rebellion because they were hurt from trade restrictions & most fighting occurred in that area

11. Impact = Nationalism United the country (remember the Constitution was only written roughly 40 years prior, not really yet in practice) ! Nationalism – pride in one’s country British & French gain respect for U.S. Native American resistance declines U.S. manufacturing increases

12. Florida (1819) Spain cedes FL to U.S. in deal Adams–Onis Treaty 1821 – annexed from Spain

13. Monroe Doctrine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwvHtkCusHo Dec. 2, 1823 declared by President James Monroe purpose: keep Europeans out of the Americas “proclaimed that European powers would no longer colonize or interfere with the affairs of America and its new nation” = America is no longer open to Europe & the “Old World” & if they did… WAR! also America would not interfere with European affairs America’s nationalism would be felt all over the world!

14. SUMMARY QUIZ TIME

15. 1. Which two nations fought in the War of 1812?

16. 2. What were these two nations fighting over?

17. 3. What battle gave our country our national anthem?

18. 4. What battle ended the War of 1812?

19. 5. Which president solidified the sovereignty of the United States?