The War Of 1812
The war between America and England
Causes of the War of 1812
W.I.N.E
War Hawks elected War hawks wanted war against Britain. In 1810 "War Hawk" congressman from the south were elected. | Impressment Britain and France went to war in 1803. America wanted to stay neutral and trade with both. Neither country accepted this. Britain again captured ships and kidnapped soliders. | Native American Attacks Americans violated the Treaty of Greenville and took native american land. British troops armed indians to attack Americans. |
War Hawks elected
War hawks wanted war against Britain. In 1810 "War Hawk" congressman from the south were elected.
Impressment
Britain and France went to war in 1803. America wanted to stay neutral and trade with both. Neither country accepted this. Britain again captured ships and kidnapped soliders.