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The War Of 1812. By: John Reaves, Andrew Kalinke. Before The War. America was not respected Sent ambassadors Built more ships than Britain, the “Ruler of the Seas” Americans were taken off boats to join the British Navy. At The Start. Settling in Canada – driven out by Indians
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The War Of 1812 By: John Reaves, Andrew Kalinke
Before The War • America was not respected • Sent ambassadors • Built more ships than Britain, the “Ruler of the Seas” • Americans were taken off boats to join the British Navy
At The Start • Settling in Canada – driven out by Indians • British helped the Indians • 1812 – America started to attack Canada • Will shut down businesses – many not fought
During the Beginning • War Hawks wanted war • “National Pride” • Army strengthened • “Peace as we now have it is disgraceful, and war honorable.” • Did badly at 1st battle
1813 Many victories were won, and the tide of the war changed.
Attack!! • The British attacked America • D.C. in flames • Cannonballed Fort McHenry • Star Spangled Banner written
End of the War • The Treaty of Ghent signed • Louisiana attack by the British • Sorely wounded British • “The Era of Good Feelings” started • Led up to the Civil War