Vocabulary Theatre of War Tecumseh Impressment William Henry Harrison War Hawk Elitist Paradox
Thomas Jefferson leaves a mess The Embargo Act FAILED Meriwether Lewis controversy England and Natives were getting out of control.
Jeffersonian ERA continues TJ leaves Madison a British Mess.. But at least he doubled the size of the country!!
Bell Ringer What type of issues did Thomas Jefferson leave for James Madison? Why do War Hawks want war? What were two fears George Washington had for the country?
Set your Standard 8.43- Explain the causes and consequences of the War of 1812.
James Madison is elected 1808-1816 our 4 th President Continues Thomas Jefferson s Conservative policies. We will declare war for the first time in the US. Known as a brilliant politician and the Father of the Constitution.
The War of 1812 Britain is back again!!!
Shawnee Chief (Tecumseh) vs Indiana Governor William Henry Harrison
William Harrison V Tecumseh WHH (governor of Indiana Territory) has a meeting with Tecumseh 1810 Tecumseh refuses to give up Indian lands WHH warns him not to refuse Tecumseh travels to Creeks in the South to fight Harrison and his men. While Tecumseh is gone, WHH attacks the Shawnee tribe. Battle of Tippecanoe- Shawnees are slaughtered (women and children). The Prophet is also killed.
The Battle of Tippecanoe The Prophet Shawnee Killed at Tippecanoe
Many Americans outraged. Some people were mad about the attack on the Shawnee. Some people were mad at the Shawnee having brought their destruction upon themselves.
Madison Declares (1812) Was the first time we ever declared war Impressments of soldiers Aiding Native Tribes Denying trade with Europe Canada border
Common Core Reading Answer the questions and use evidence from the passage to give your responses credit.
Seminar? Either comment or question
Bell Ringer Who was President during the War of 1812? Name at least two reasons why the United States declared war on Great Britain in 1812. Are you a war hawk?
Vocabulary Henry Clay John C Calhoun Prophet Great Lakes Gulf of Mexico
The War Hawks Led by Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun The War Hawks pushed for war They wanted Britain to stop seizing our ships They were tired of the assistance to native tribes Jays treaty allowed for this to continue
Supporters of the War Republicans supported the war Federalist did not
Who ruled the Sea? Britain, but their ships were scattered all over the world. Our ships were concentrated on the Eastern Coast. Privateers- private ships who agreed to help the US capture British ships.
Great Lakes Who ever controlled the Great Lakes won. William Henry Harrison was in charge of this campaign. He would kill Tecumseh at the Battle of the Thames and his brother (Prophet). Battle of Tippecanoe Andrew Jackson controlled the Gulf of Mexico and the Creek Indians
Oliver Hazard Perry The Battle of Lake Erie OHP We have met the enemy Sir, and they are ours! He uses smaller ships to out-maneuver the larger British ships that were short on supplies. When OHP takes control of he Great Lakes Theatre, the British are cut off from the main land.
OHP
Theatres of War Great Lakes Theatre Atlantic Theatre Gulf of Mexico Theatre
Great Lakes Theatre
Why were the lakes important?
Jackson V the Creeks The Creeks took over a federal Fort Mims led by Chief Red Eagle. Jackson brings 2000 vols down from TN and slaughters Creek forces at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Women and Children are not spared. Treaty of Fort Jackson- forced Creeks to give up their land. Jackson was operating on his own. A Partisan Force.
DC under fire The British defeat the French in 1814 They send reinforcements to US The reinforcements break through defenses and burnt the Capital Building and the White House. Fort McHenry Stands (Baltimore, Maryland) September 13, 1814 Francis Scott Key- Star Spangled Banner 1931- becomes national anthem (ironically set to the drinking British tune)
Jackson At NO Jan 1815 AJ is helped by Jean Lafitte (lafeat) a well known pirate king. Lafitte is key in the decisive US victory Jackson is made a hero. British losses- 700 dead, 1400 wounded Jackson- 8 dead, 13 wounded\ Unfortunately, for the British, the war had already been ended by the Treaty of Ghent in December 1814. Neither side knew the war was over.
Bell ringer Which Native Tribe helped Andrew Jackoson at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend? How did Oliver Hazard Perry defeat the British at Lake Erie? Why are privateers important to United States history?
Treaty of Ghent Dec 1814 Ended the war in Dec., but slow communications is a pain It stated the both belligerents would retain the lands it had before the war.
Trading Cards 1. Small groups 2. List the main events, people, and issues in the War 3. Rank the list by significance 4. Use index cards to create the top 5 5. On the front of each card, provide an image and name of the event or person. On the back, provide facts about the person or event. 6. Share the cards with the class. 7. Which events did we all include, which did only one group include. You will Turn in as a group: (A list of events) (5 trading cards)