Or the Second War of Independence

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What in the World?? When the War of 1812 begins, England is fighting in the Napoleonic Wars What the what? The emperor of France, Napoleon is trying to take over the world---starting with Europe.

War at Sea British Navy = hundreds of ships vs. U.S. Navy = less than 20 ships British ships blockade American seaports

Canadian Attack In 1813, U.S. wanted to break Britain’s control of Lake Erie Oliver Hazard Perry: Commodore that led U.S. in Battle of Lake Erie. Forced the British to surrender U.S controls Lake Erie

Battle of Lake Erie

Canadian Attack General William Henry Harrison defeated the British (and Native allies) at the Battle of Thames River in October 1813 Tecumseh died during this battle

Battle of Thames River

Creek War Andrew Jackson: gathered 2,000 volunteers Attacked Creek at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend Treaty of Fort Jackson (1814): ended the Creek War and forced the Creek to give up millions of acres of land

British Attacks East British war with France was over…. Sent reinforcements to the U.S. in April 1814

British Attacks East British attack Washington, D.C. Madison forced to flee White House because… British set fire to White House, the Capitol and other government buildings

British Burning White House

British Attacks East Brits move north to Fort McHenry (in Baltimore) U.S. held off the British and forced them to retreat

Star Spangled Banner Written by Francis Scott Key It’s about the Battle of Ft. McHenry

Battle of New Orleans: Happens after the Treaty of Ghent British hoped to capture New Orleans and control the Mississippi River Andrew Jackson commanded U.S. Forces

Battle of New Orleans January 8, 1815 -- 5,300 British forces attacked Jackson’s 4,500 men 2,000 British soldiers killed Americans only had about 70 casualties

Battle of New Orleans Battle of New Orleans Made Jackson a hero Was last major battle of the War of 1812

Andrew Jackson Becomes a Hero at the Battle of New Orleans

Treaty of Ghent Treaty of Ghent: signed on December 24, 1814 Ended the War of 1812 Effects of the War: Patriotism Native American groups lost power Boost in American manufacturing