What are the causes that led to US to war?

War! Britain and France declare war in 1803Britain and France declare war in 1803

Causes? What will bring the U.S. into war?What will bring the U.S. into war? What do you remember from cartoon notes?What do you remember from cartoon notes?

Causes leading up to the war Napoleon warsNapoleon wars Chesapeake affairChesapeake affair Embargo ActEmbargo Act The Non-Intercourse ActThe Non-Intercourse Act Britain's BFF with nativesBritain's BFF with natives

1. Napoleonic Wars Britain needs people to fight Napoleon! Who is Napoleon? Start impressing soldiers: 6,000 Impressments: Forcing a soldiers to service

2. Chesapeake-Leopard “Affair” QJune 21, QBr. Captain fired on the USS Chesapeake. Q3 dead, 18 wounded. QBr. Foreign Office said it was a mistake. QJefferson’s Response:  Forbade Br. ships to dock in American ports.  Ordered state governors to call up as much as 100,000 militiamen.

Chesapeake Affair How would you reacted if you were president?How would you reacted if you were president? –Raise your hand if you say go to war? –What are the causes of War

If you wanted war... War Hawks: people who wanted warWar Hawks: people who wanted war Nationalism: strong devotion to one’s countryNationalism: strong devotion to one’s country

3. Embargo Act Embargo: ban on tradeEmbargo: ban on trade US doesn’t trade with anyoneUS doesn’t trade with anyone –This would hurt them –It hurt us more! –Smuggling: importing or exporting goods in violation of trade laws

3. The Embargo Act (1807) The “OGRABME” Turtle

Election of 1808 Who is the current president? From what party?Who is the current president? From what party?

Election of 1808 Thomas Jefferson does not run. Instead James Madison runs for the Dem-Rep.Thomas Jefferson does not run. Instead James Madison runs for the Dem-Rep. –Following President Washington's precedent Pinckney runs for the FederalistPinckney runs for the Federalist What was James Madison’s current position?What was James Madison’s current position?

Presidential Election of 1808

James Madison Becomes President

Dolly Madison: The President’s Greatest Asset

4. The Non-Intercourse Act (1809) Replaced the Embargo Act. -couldn’t trade with England or France -Remained U. S. policy until Remained U. S. policy until Unexpected Consequences: -N. Eng. was forced to become self-sufficient again [old factories reopened]. -Laid the groundwork for US industrial power. -Jefferson, a critic of an industrial America, ironically contributed to Hamilton’s view of the US!!!

5. Br. Instigation of Indians British General Brock Meets with Tecumseh

QGeneral William Henry Harrison  governor of the Indiana Territory. QInvited Native Indian chiefs to Ft. Wayne, IN to sign away 3 mil. acres of land to the US government. Battle of Tippecanoe, 1811

QTecumseh organized a confederacy of Indian tribes to fight for their homelands. QTecumseh’s brother fought against Harrison and was defeated at Tippecanoe. QThis made Harrison a national hero! [1840 election  Tippecanoe & Tyler, too!] Battle of Tippecanoe, 1811

“War Hawks” Henry Clay [KY] John C. Calhoun [SC]

Presidential Election of 1812 New Election and James Madison is re-elected.

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