The War of 1812

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

- 3rd president of the U.S (1801- 1809) - he was the founding father, principal author of the Declaration Of Independence ( 1776).

Who is James Madison?

- 4th president of the U.S - he composed the first drafts of the U.SConstitution and Bill of Rights - He led the U.S. into the War of 1812 against Great Britain - Madison issued a war against Britain in 1812 - President of U.S. during war of 1812

How was the war of 1812 fought?

- The War was fought along the Atlantic coastline, in the western territorries, and on both sides of the border between the U.S. and the British colony of Canada and the US. It also was fought in Louisiana. - They fought with ships, cannons, and muskets

General Isaac Brock

- brief education - At age 15 he joined the military - in 1790 he became a lieutenant - he was promoted to captain - in 1798 he became commander of the rigiment - British

Gov. William Henry Harrison

- commander of U.S. army - Major General of army - fought in the Battle of the Thames where Tecumseh was killed - defeated British in Detroit - he is a war hawk

Tecumseh

- lead the Indians in the war - built a confederation of more than two dozen Indian nations, settler enroachment on their lands - he was killed in a battle called " the Battle of the Thames

Louisiana purchase

- took place in 1803 - when the US acquired the Louisiana territory and the Mississippi River - wanted to buy territories so the power of the US is strengthened

Laura Secord

- was found bleeding - she was a spy by listening to the Americans plan a suprise attack against the British - husband was wounded in the British malitia

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

- went on expedition to find the Pacific Ocean and the NORTHWEST Passage. - took place from 1804-1806

September 1814

-The Battle of Plattsburg on Lake Champlain is a major American victory, securing its northern border - The Battle of Baltimore takes place at Fort McHenry, where Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner

November 1811

-The Battle of Tippecanoe considered the first battle of the War of 1812 - takes place between Tecumseh's brother, The Prophet, and William Henry Harrison's army.

US perspective of the War 1812

1. " Second war of Independence" 2.The US viewed the war " as an opportunity to throw off Britain once and for all." 3. upset because the British were stealing cargo + people from US boats. 4. Forcing US sailors to go into the British 5. There were uprisings with Native Americans vs. the US

Battle of Tippecanoe

1. 1st battle in the war of 1812 ( unofficial ) 2. November 1811 3. Caused by rising tensions between Native Americans and Americans. 4. William Harrison vs. Tecumseh

What was significant about Ft. McHenry?

1. 2 day battle 2.British were turned around and momentum in the war changed.

Battle of Bladensburg

1. American forces were defeated by British 2. led British to march into D.C.

Battle of New Orleans

1. Battle where Andrew Jackson defeats the British. 2. Andrew Jackson becomes a star because of the battle. 3. Jackson becomes president.

Why did the United States want to acquire the Louisiana Territory?

1. It guaranteed American full right to and free passage on the Mississippi river, which was important to trading. 2. France was in charge of New Orleans and President Thomas Jefferson was very worried the French ruler may stop Americans from using the port.

Why was the battle of Tippecanoe important?

1. It was important cause the Native Americans were armed by the British and Americans. 2. The US struggled so we didn't like it.

How did the Louisiana Purchase increase the United States influence globally?

1. Made the country bigger 2. demonstrates that the U.S. is legitimized.

How did the Lewis and Clark expedition increase Americans' knowledge of western territories?

1. No Northwest Passage 2. knowledge of Native American tribes 3. Knowledge of animals and plants.

British perspective of the War 1812

1. No interest in the war. 2. Britain was focused on France. 3. 7% of military in Canada. 4. Feared the US will Take Canada.

What early events set the stage for the westward expansion?

1. Northwest Ordinance 2. needed more room to grow

Why did the U.S. get such a great deal from France to acquire the Louisiana Territory?

1. The French needed money because they were low on supplies.

Warhawks

1. a group of people in congress that wanted to go to war with Britain 2. Led by Henry Clay.

Northwest Passage

1. belief that a passage would lead to the Pacific Ocean 2. Lewis and Clark were assigned to find the passage to the Pacific Ocean

Battle of Washington DC

1. militia units from the Americans were present in D.C. 2. White House and Capitol building were burned.

Battle of Baltimore

1. took place at fort McHenry 2. The US won 3. witnessed by Francis Scott Key 4. He wrote a song called the Star Spangled Banner

Canadian perspective of the War of 1812

1. unwanted war 2. Source of Pride 3.Attacked by US citizens. 4. Afraid US would take Canada.

Native American perspective of the War of 1812

1.The Native Nations gained weapons from the British 2.The Native Nations were getting their land taken away, because the US wanted more territories. 3. sided with Britain 4. expansion in their lands would cease

What is a expedition?

A expedition is a long journey where you get to explore.

Corps of Discovery

A specially established unit of the US army that was in the Lewis and Clark expedition

June 1812

America announces that they were going to war with Great Britain.

June 1807

An American ship called Chesapeake is attacked by a British ship called Leopard causing an incident.

January 1815

Andrew Jackson defeats the British at the Battle of New Orleans.

Name the Battles in the War of 1812

Battle of: 1. Tippecanoe 2. Bladensburg 3. Washington D.C. 4. Baltimore 5. New Orleans

Impressment

British practice of taking American sailors and forcing them into military service.

October 1812

General Isaac Brock is shot and killed in Canada during the Battle of Queenston Heights.

March 1809

James Madison becomes president of the US.

King George III

King of England/Britain

August 1814

Peace agreements begin in Ghent.

1803

The British begin force American sailors to work on their ships and fight in the British army.

August 24 1814

The British set Washington DC on fire and burns as revenge for the burning of York. President James Madison runs away from the Capital.

Which treaty was ratified that ended the War of 1812?

The Treaty of Ghent

February 1815

The Treaty of Ghent is ratified and President Madison officially ends the war.

Why did the U.S go to war with Britain?

The U.S. declared war on Britain because: 1. US Sailors were captured and forced into the british military. 2. US ships were attacked and goods were taken by british sailors. 3. NA were fighting American settlers (NA were armed by the British).

Important fact about the War of 1812

The War of 1812 was the closest vote of war in US history

What was the impressment?

The impressment was when the British forced the American sailors to work for them on their ships.

Why was the Northwest Passage important?

The passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean opened up trade opportunities.

Treaty of Ghent

Treaty that ended the War of 1812

Who is Napoleon?

a French military and political leader who rose to imortance during the latter stages of the French Revolution and associated wars.