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War of 1812

War of 1812. Mr. Wenn December 2013. Problems with France and England. US Merchants trading around world Britain interferes with US Shipping Blockades US Ships to Prevent trade with France Impressment- Kidnapping sailors to work on British ships. Native Americans & War Hawks.

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War of 1812

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  1. War of 1812 Mr. Wenn December 2013

  2. Problems with France and England • US Merchants trading around world • Britain interferes with US Shipping • Blockades US Ships to Prevent trade with France • Impressment- Kidnapping sailors to work on British ships

  3. Native Americans & War Hawks • US believes that British in Northwest stirring up Problems with Native Americans • US settlers battle with Tecumseh-Flees to British Canada • War Hawks- Westerners want war & Canada

  4. British Attack, 1814 • War in Europe ends • Native Americans promised return of Land for fighting together with British • British Attack • Ft. McHenry, MD-Star Spangled Banner • New England from Canada • Port of New Orleans from South

  5. Battle of New Orleans • 7,500 British Troops to Port • Gen. Andrew Jackson brings together Army • Earthworks-US Loses 71, British 2,000 • Jackson hero • Battle Unnecessary-War Officially over.

  6. Effects of War of 1812 • Increased US Patriotism/Nationalism • Weakened Indian resistance • Growth of manufacturing • Proof US Could defend itself

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