The War Of 1812
Impressment
Britain and France went to war once again in 1803. America wanted to trade with both of them and declared neutrality with Britain and France. Britain nor France accepted neutrality that America had declared and Britain continued to capture ships and kidnap sailors. Britain then tried to capture an American warship that was called The Chesapeake. The Chesapeake resisted capture and the British opened fire. The British kidnapped the sailors on the ship. Americans were furious with this and called for war against Britain
Economic Problems
Thomas Jefferson proposed an embargo to avoid war with Britain. Jefferson attempted to defend our neutrality by stopping all American exports to the world. This embargo made America's economy suffer because they could not trade with Europe. James Madison is later elected president in 1808. Madison changed Jefferson's embargo and replaced it with the Non-Intercourse Act. This act restored all trade with Europe except for Britain and France. America's economy still suffered and American's still wanted war.
The " War Hawks " are elected
In 1810, new " War Hawk " congressmen from the south and west were elected. The south were angry with the British because Britain damaged their trade with Europe. The west were also angry with the British because Britain imposed Indian attacks on the frontier. The " War Hawks " wanted war against Britain. Henry Clay later proposed a new economic system for America.
Native American Attacks
American's moved into Indian land and violated the Treaty of Greenville. British forts were still located in the west armed the Indians with British weapons to attack the American's. The Native American's finally unite and Tecumseh begins recruiting and uniting tribes to protect their lands. William Henry Harrison led troops against the Indians, crushing Tecumseh's movement. Tecumseh fled to British owned Canada confirming that Britain was aiding the Indians.
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Battle of New Orleans
Britain wanted to capture New Orleans and the Mississippi River to cut off trade. This led to the Battle of New Orleans. This battle is led by Andrew Jackson and he leads America to victory over the British. With America's victory, Jackson became a national hero and inspired nationalism throughout the country.
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Battle of Baltimore
The British navy tried to attack Baltimore but were stopped at Fort McHenry. Francis Scott Key then was inspired by the battle and wrote the "Star-Spangled Banner" which became the national anthem. British ships then retreated and the Chesapeake area was saved.
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Four Effects of the War of 1812
The war ends and the "Era of Good Feelings" begins. After the war The Treaty of Ghent was implied. Peace was established, and all territory's were returned to the original owners. American's viewed this as a "second war of independence." America earned international respect and became a world power. America turned from Europe and looked west to expand and America created a unique culture distinct to Europe.
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