A “Second War for Independence” happened under M.A.D.I.S.O.N.

M. “Mr. Madison’s War:” War of 1812 Critics of Mr. Madison (mostly from New England) called the war “Mr. Madison’s War” Congress declared war on Britain Britain was taking American sailors and forcing them to serve in the British navy

A. A second war with Britain “Impressment” was the term given to the British capture and forced service of American sailors “Free Trade and Sailor’s Rights” was the American battle cry

D. Defeats in D.C. and Canada FAMOUS EVENT: Dolly Madison saves the famous Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington right before the British arrived. Most of the war did not go well for the U.S. Washington D.C. was captured and the Executive Mansion burned (later painted white to cover fire damage, thus the “White House”) An invasion of Canada was a disaster

I. Increased settlers into Florida After the war, settlers flooded into Florida Florida was bought from Spain in 1819

S. Star Spangled Banner written Written by Francis Scott Key He witnessed bombing of Fort McHenry in Baltimore harbor Originally a poem titled “The Defense of Fort M’Henry,” later became our national anthem

O. Oregon territory claimed War with Britain also meant Americans increased claims to the British territory in Oregon The U.S. claim to Oregon rested on 1792 voyage of American Captain Robert Gray

N. New Orleans victory: Jackson a hero HEADLINE: “Incredible Victory!” After New Orleans, Americans have renewed sense of patriotism. At New Orleans, General Andrew Jackson led American troops British advanced into deadly accurate rifle fire In just minutes, Brits lose 291 dead, 1262 wounded. Americans lose 13 dead, 39 wounded!