6-4 War of 1812

Washington says: STAY NEUTRAL!!

Would anyone care to explain: THE WAR OF 1812????

Build Up: War of 1812! • 1803: War between France and Britain • Presidents Adams and Jefferson = Stay OUT! • Great cost to both men (WEAK!)

Build Up: War of 1812! • President James Madison (1809 – 1817) • Pushed by “War Hawks” in Congress to War with Britain

Build Up: War of 1812! Britain did the following: • Impressment (Denied America was a independent country) • U.S.S. Chesapeake sunk in American waters • U.S. Cargo ships seized going to France

Build Up: War of 1812! • First Response: Embargo Act of 1807 • U.S. couldn’t trade with ANYONE! • Who did it hurt?

Build Up: War of 1812! YOU DECIDE: Repealed 1809

Build Up: War of 1812! • Embargo Act did next to nothing to hurt British, relations continued to sour

Build Up: War of 1812! • “War Hawks” in Congress wanted war! • Fight British and gain British Canada and Spanish Florida

War of 1812! • War is declared in 1812 by Congress – Opinions widely varied in U.S. • Result? DRAW!

War of 1812! • U.S. did not look good militarily, but did not lose.

War of 1812! Consequences • Neutral is BEST

War of 1812! Consequences • N. Americas lost British ally

War of 1812! Consequences • U.S. industry had to grow because we were cut off from Europe

War of 1812! Consequences • Andrew Jackson became a hero because of his actions in New Orleans and Florida

War of 1812! Consequences • Star Spangled Banner (Fort McHenry)

War of 1812! Consequences • Federalists, ProBritish, were weakened and fell apart

War of 1812! Consequences • Britain officially recognizes U.S. (Treaty of Ghent) • Gave up land claims south of Canada

War of 1812! Consequences • Washington D.C burned to the ground