Who was President?

• James Madison

Causes

1. Impressment: the forcible seizure of men for military service

Causes

2. Tecumseh’s Confederacy

Tecumseh began negotiations to join with the British and fight against the Americans.

Causes

3. The “War Hawks”

After the Battle of Tippecanoe, Americans discovered the Native Americans had arms from British Canada. The “War Hawks” demanded war.

Henry Clay

Major Events #1• The War in Canada

• British won many battles at first

• Americans were unprepared for war

Major Events #2

• The War at Sea

• Americans were greatly outnumbered

• British blockades kept U.S. ships at port

War at Sea

• America built six frigates (medium sized, fast warships)

• These ships harassed English merchant shipping and defeated warships from the Royal Navy.

• These were the first defeats for England’s navy in 100 years.

Major Event #3

• British burn the White House

Major Event #4

• The Battle of New Orleans

• U.S. wins

• Andrew Jackson becomes a hero

Major Event #5

• The Treaty of Ghent

• British and American diplomats sign an armistice (actually happens before the Battle of New Orleans)

Results

• The U.S. won the war!

Results

• U.S. established itself as a nation and gained respect from other countries

Results

• Increased manufacturing as a result of the war

Results

• Increased national pride and patriotism

Results

• Indirectly led to the later elections of Harrison and Jackson as presidents

Summarizing

• Use what you just learned to complete the web on the back of your chart.

• You may work with a partner.

• Start on page 202 in the textbook if you need extra help!