War of 1812 The War of 1812 is America’s second war with Great Britain. It is also known as the “Second War of Independence.”

Preserving the Nation’s Independence: The War of 1812 Causes of the Conflict The British navy stopped US ships and seized (impress) U.S. sailors France and Britain had been fighting for years. The U.S. tried to stay out of the war. Some members of Congress felt it was the time to seize Canada from Britain British troops in Canada encouraged Native Americans to attack American settlements

Main Events of the War In retaliation the British occupied Washington DC and burned down the White House The U.S. tried unsuccessfully to invade Canada Most of the fighting took place around the Great Lakes and in upstate New York.

Main Events of the War Britain burned Buffalo, NY in 1813 What reasons might there be for the Battle of New Orleans occurring after the war was over? At the Battle of Lake Erie the US captured 6 British ships US troops defeat the British at the Battle of New Orleans. This battle occurred after the peace treaty was signed.

Main Events of the War Britain agreed: Not to impress sailors A peace treaty was signed December 1814 US agreed not to interfere in Canada It left things much as they had been before the war

Was the war more harmful or beneficial for the US. Explain your answer Impact of the War US gained respect around the world Europe no longer interfered in American trade Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner Spurred economic growth in the US; industry grew, and tariffs made US products more competitive at home The Great Lakes became property of the US and Canada American moral increased

What did you learn? Create a flow chart that explains the War of 1812. Below is an example. You may use more than the three arrows in the example. Use your notes to complete this activity. Impact of the War Causes of the War Main Events of the War