Use the glossary in the back of the book (p ) to define these terms that we need to know to understand the War of When you are done, read “The War of 1812” on page 12 of Telescoping the Times. blockade impressments embargo war hawk nationalism

In your groups, discuss the following and document something that was discussed: How do we see a proud and powerful United States today?

essential question: How did the precedents and other important accomplishments of the Federalist Period ( ) help make the United States what it is today? PART 5: WAR OF 1812

US obstacles before 1812 in the way of U.S. progress: Predict how each statement might end as you read the bullet points. British seizing American goods in the Atlantic Europe

British impressments of U.S. sailors

British supplying Native Americans with weapons (i.e. help Tecumseh’s with his efforts to unite Indians against U.S.) Battle of Tippecanoe, where Harrison defeated Native Americans armed by the British and led by The Prophet painting of Tecumseh

British supplying Native Americans with weapons (i.e. help Tecumseh’s with his efforts to unite Indians against U.S.) American treatment of Native Americans ensured that they would side with the British in the War of 1812.

War Hawks have Congress increasingly focused on war as the answer On to Canada! John Calhoun (left, SC) and Henry Clay (right, KY) were leaders among the War Hawks.

Jefferson’s Embargo Act of 1807 failed to stop British bullying

In celebration of the defeat of the British warship Boxer by the U.S. frigate Enterprise in September 1813, the artist depicts Madison bloodying the nose and blackening the eye of a humbled George III. “Mr. Madison’s War” what defined the War of 1812:

British mostly defensive at first (blockade)

despite some costly losses, America defends itself when British begins attacks in US the British burning Washington in 1814

despite some costly losses, America defends itself when British begins attacks in US Oliver Hazard Perry: "We have met the enemy, and they are ours." During the War of 1812, faced with a British blockade of its Atlantic coast, the United States embarked on what turned out to be a massive failure when it attempted to invade Canada. The only bright spot for the Americans was Captain Perry's victory over the British on Lake Erie.

despite some costly losses, America defends itself when British begins attacks in US This is how an artist depicted the American victory at the Battle of the Thames on October 5, Shown on horseback is Colonel Richard M. Johnson of the Kentucky mounted volunteers, who claimed to have killed Tecumseh during the battle.

despite some costly losses, America defends itself when British begins attacks in US Francis Scott Key beholds the American flag still flying over Fort McHenry at dawn, September 14, Inspired by the sight, Key pens the "Star Spangled Banner,” later to become the national anthem of the United States.

Andrew Jackson becomes famous from the Battle of New Orleans results of the War of 1812:

Treaty of Ghent ends the war, leading to the end of the British bullying signing of the Treaty of Ghent

no more British bullying is why this war is sometimes called America’s 2 nd War for Independence Great Britain U.S. Give me your goods and sailors off your boats, America, or else! Oh no!

temporarily only one political party when the Hartford Convention leads to end of the Federalists due to mention of secession cartoon has Federalists of New England tempted to support King George III

nationalism The character of Uncle Sam first emerged as a national symbol during the War of The first version of Uncle Sam is shown above, the modern to the right. the American flag of 1814, with 21 stars for the 21 states at the time

Associating an idea with movement helps most people to understand and remember it. Each group will create a movement to associate with some part of the War of 1812 (I will create any for what is left over). The parts are: 1. British taking American goods in the Atlantic 2. British impressments of American sailors 3. British arming Native Americans 4. War Hawks in Congress calling for war 5. Jefferson’s Embargo Act of 1807 fails 6. British blockade of American coast 7. America is often defeated but defends itself in the end 8. Andrew Jackson becomes famous from winning the Battle of New Orleans 9. America becomes truly independent of the British bully after the Treaty of Ghent 10. secession mentioned at the Hartford convention ends the Federalists 11. Americans embrace nationalism after the war

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