1. Pirates, Trade Wars, and Natives
Oh my!

2. From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of tripoli
American shipping begins booming! Why?
But there’s a problem in the Mediterranean: Barbary Pirates!
War = call in the Marines

3. European Wars = Trade Wars for America
How Effective was it?
England and France started attacking our ships (sound familiar?)
Violation of our Neutral Rights
Impressment
Responded with Embargo Act

4. Led by Tecumseh and his brother The Prophet
Problems with Europe become problems at home: The native American problem
Led by Tecumseh and his brother The Prophet
Coalition of Native Americans angry about losing land
In cahoots with British in Canada
War with Indians, escalation with Brits

5. Election of 1808: James Madison wins, War Hawks gain traction, Federalists Get Angry
People in the West and South start pushing for war (pride and a chance to get more land)
People in the Northeast (mostly Federalists) want to avoid war at all costs: that’s where traders and businessmen live
Country becomes more polarized