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Chapter 6, Section 4 The War of 1812 Erupts

IV. The War of 1812 Erupts

A. 1804-Jefferson won 2nd term as president.

B. Shortly after-Britain and France at war.

1. 1806- France refused to allow British goods into Europe.

2. Britain decided to blockade Europe.

3. By 1807- British and France had seized American ships.

C. British also practiced impressment.

D. 1807-Jefferson asked Congress to declare an embargo.Embargo hurt American businesses. Congress ended the embargo.

E. American-angry at Brit. Some wanted declare war-War Hawks- led by Calhoun and Clay.

F. Call for war grew louder after incident involving Native American in Northwest Territory.

1. William Henry Harrison

2. Tecumseh

3. British had supplied the Native Americans

G. War Brings Mixed Results

1. 1808- James Madison –president

2. Madison asked Congress for war-approved 1812.

3. US forces attack British in Canada

4. Did not go well for Americans at first- then US Navy fleet defeated the Brit. On Lake Erie.

5. British launch a successful attack on Washington,DC.

6. 1815- US victory.

7. Battle of New Orleans- Jackson’s victory after peace treaty signed.

8. Treaty of Ghent-armistice.

War of 1812 Causes

• War between France and Great Britain threatens American shipping

• the British policy of impressment infuriates the country

• Madison believes Britain is trying to ruin the American economy

War of 1812 Effects

• Peaceful relations developed between u.s. and Great Britain

• commercial treaty reopening trade

• northern boundary of Louisiana Purchase

• 10-year joint occupation of Oregon territory

• American independence is confirmed

• Nationalism grows in the country

• The Reasons the War Hawks wanted war with Great Britain.

Chapter 6 Study Guide1. What law created the Supreme Court?2. What event was a response to an excise tax imposed by the federal

government?3. What man was responsible for a treaty with Spain that gave the U.S.

shipping rights on the Mississippi River?4. What principle was established in the case Marbury v. Madison?5. Who was president when the U.S. acquired the Louisiana Territory?6. Why did the U.S. go to war against Britain in 1812?7. Who attempted to unite Native Americans into a confederacy to

protect their homeland against white intruders?8. Who was the first secretary of the treasury?9. What were the two political parties that were formed as a result of a

growing division in national politics?10. Why did Washington issue a policy of neutrality?11. What means placing the interests of one region above those of the

whole nation?12. What countries were involved in the XYZ Affair?13. Who tied in the Election of 1800?14. What more than double the size of the U.S.?15. Who was the Native American guide who aided Lewis and Clark?