Transcript Madison___War_of_1812 (2)x

MADISON - WAR OF 1812
CAUSES OF THE WAR OF 1812
1. Impressment of U.S. sailors
Why would impressment push us closer to war?
In what ways
did the
British show
their
support of
the Native
Americans?
2.
British support of Native Americans
3. Interference with American shipping
WAR OF 1812 – “MR. MADISON’S WAR”
 Considered the “second war of independence”
Think about
preparing for a
sporting event or
dance
recital/cheer
competition.
What do you
have to do in
order to be
ready? How
might preparing
for war be
similar?
Discuss with your
partner.
BURNING OF THE WHITE HOUSE
British capture and burn the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., in August 1814
WAR OF 1812
Phases of War:
1st phase – British still fighting the French War
2nd phase – British focused attention on the U.S
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnRQ8-MMX28 – Battle of Baltimore
How might the British focusing all their attention on the U.S.
change the war?
WAR OF 1812
Details of the War:
Oliver Hazard Perry - Won victories on Lake Erie
General Harrison - won at the Battle of Thames
*British move into Washington – British burned the Capital and other key buildings
British attack on Fort McHenry - Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner (poem)
READING #1: FORT MCHENRY
• Read the section entitled “Fort McHenry”
• Why would Francis Scott Key be happy to see the American flag waving over the fort?
Discuss with your shoulder partner why you think this.
WAR OF 1812
Dec 24, 1814 –
Treaty of Ghent signed
Although both sides claimed victory, neither Britain nor the United States
really won the War of 1812. The Treaty of Ghent settled none of the issues
that had led to the fighting. Instead, the problems of impressment and ship
seizures faded away as peace settle over Europe.
Jan 8, 1815 –
Battle of New Orleans - Andrew Jackson defeats the British
but the war had been over for 2 Weeks - Jackson became a
national hero
READING #2: BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS
• Read the section entitled “Battle of News Orleans.”
• While you are reading, think about the answer to the following questions:
• What changes the British’s outlook on the war?
• Why was the Battle of New Orleans unnecessary?
• General Harrison found success at the Battle of Thames. Andrew Jackson was the hero of
the Battle of New Orleans. Both men later served as president of the United States.
• Why do war heroes often have an advantage while running for political office? Discuss
with your shoulder partner
EFFECTS OF THE WAR:
1.Increased American Patriotism (National Pride)
(Legos): http://youtu.be/OWkOeK5AmI8
2. Weakened the Native Americans
3. Increased American Manufacturing
BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS
• British attempt to gain control of The Mississippi River.
• American leadership (Andrew Jackson) and knowledge of the terrain
lead to Victory.
(Legos): http://youtu.be/OWkOeK5AmI8
EXIT TICKET
• On one side of the index card, write your name and class period.
• Choose one (1) question from the list of Exit Ticket questions on
your desk
• Write the question # you chose, and answer the question using
complete sentences.
• Turn in index cards to the red basket on your way out the door