1. The War of 1812 Part III. (1810-1814)

2. Florida Louisiana Purchase doubled size of US Southerners wanted Florida Belonged to Spain Safe haven for slaves Pres. Madison annexed West FL Andrew Jackson leads troops against Seminole Indians Spain finally ceded FL to US

3. Trade Issues Pres. Madison & TradePres. Madison Trade Trade was dangerous – pirates & impressment SC’s rice and cotton trade were hurt 1808 slave trade was outlawed

4. War Hawks New Reps in Congress from South & West called for war John C. Calhoun (SC) & Henry Clay (KY) Convinced Pres. Madison to go to war in 1812

5. The War of 1812 The War 1812 & 1813 US attacked Brits in Canada, lost most of early battles US won Battle of Lake Erie & the Thames 1814 Andrew Jackson fought Creek Indians in AL slaughtering men, women, and children Brits attacked Washington, D.C.

6. The War of 1812 Brits burned Washington Brits attacked Baltimore’s Fort McHenry That night Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star Spangled Banner” Treaty of Ghent (12/1814) Neither won Andrew Jackson became a hero at Battle of New Orleans 1/8/1815 SC’s economy suffered during war

7. War of 1812 Results 1. Great Britain was defeated a 2 nd time 2. America showed its power 3. Winning brought about a feeling of Nationalism