1. The Second War for Independence
The War of 1812
The Second War for Independence

2. What led to the war? Cause Effect
British interference with American shipping-naval blockade
Great Britain and France are STILL at war. GB did not want the U.S. trading with France-so they set up a blockade

3. What led to the war? Cause Effect Impressment of American sailors.
The British impressed an estimated 6,000 soldiers and impressed, or forced, them to work on British ships.

4. What led to the war? Cause Effect
War Hawks wanted to expand into Canada and were angry with the British because they believed the British were encouraging Native Americans to fight with settlers in the frontier.
Leaders, like Henry Clay, demanded war. They wanted the British out of Canada. They also wanted the British to stop helping the Native Americans.

5. War Hawks
“I believe that the time has come for us to declare war on Britain. The British Royal Navy has been impressing our sailors on the high seas. Moreover, they have no right to be in North America. Canada is ours for the taking!”
With a partner re-write this quote in modern language. Be prepared to share with the class.

6. The U.S. Goes to War
In June of 1812, President Madison (4th president) asked Congress to declare war.
In August 1814, the British capture Washington D.C.
They burn the White House and Capitol.

7. Battles Most battles were concentrated around: The Great Lakes
Washington D.C.
Louisiana
Mississippi

8. Oh Say Can You See…
The commander at Fort McHenry wanted an American flag so “The British will have no difficulty seeing it!”.
Francis Scott Key was detained on a British ship near Fort McHenry and watched the battle play out, where he wrote the Star Spangled Banner.

9. The Treaty of Ghent Signed in Ghent, Belgium December 24, 1814
None of the issues causing the war were addressed.
Ended in a stalemate: no one lost or gained anything.
The British did agree to stop searching American ships for British deserters.

10. The Battle of New Orleans
Fought after the treaty was signed (but not ratified)
The British wanted to cut off Americans trade using the Mississippi River…
Andrew Jackson was waiting for the British…2,000 British soldiers fell.
Only seven American’s died.
Andrew Jackson became a national hero!
Ensured treaty ratification.

11. Era of Good Feelings
Increased American PATRIOTISM-we demonstrated our independence from Britain-again!
Weakened Native American resistance
U.S. manufacturing grows
American’s start thinking about westward expansion

12. Mr. Betts

13. TPR
Each group will be given a term/scenario. You must come up with a skit to perform in front of the class. You will have 5 minutes to create your skit. It needs to be seconds long. Everyone must help prepare the skit, but not everyone has to perform.
1. Blockade
2. Impressment
3. War Hawk
4. Treaty of Ghent
5. Battle of New Orleans
6. Era of Good Feelings