1. War of 1812
The War of is America’s second war with Great Britain. It is also known as the “Second War of Independence.”

2. Preserving the Nation’s Independence: The War of 1812
Causes of the Conflict
The British navy stopped US ships and seized (impress) U.S. sailors
France and Britain had been fighting for years. The U.S. tried to stay out of the war.
Some members of Congress felt it was the time to seize Canada from Britain
British troops in Canada encouraged Native Americans to attack American settlements

3. Main Events of the War
In retaliation the British occupied Washington DC and burned down the White House
The U.S. tried unsuccessfully to invade Canada
Most of the fighting took place around the Great Lakes and in upstate New York.

4. Main Events of the War
Britain burned Buffalo, NY in 1813
What reasons might there be for the Battle of New Orleans occurring after the war was over?
At the Battle of Lake Erie the US captured 6 British ships
US troops defeat the British at the Battle of New Orleans. This battle occurred after the peace treaty was signed.

5. Main Events of the War Britain agreed: Not to impress sailors
A peace treaty was signed December 1814
US agreed not to interfere in Canada
It left things much as they had been before the war

6. Was the war more harmful or beneficial for the US. Explain your answer
Impact of the War
US gained respect around the world
Europe no longer interfered in American trade
Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner
Spurred economic growth in the US; industry grew, and tariffs made US products more competitive at home
The Great Lakes became property of the US and Canada
American moral increased

7. What did you learn?
Create a flow chart that explains the War of Below is an example. You may use more than the three arrows in the example. Use your notes to complete this activity.
Impact of the War
Causes of the War
Main Events of the War