The War of 1812

p.320

U.S. After Revolutionary War

War of 1812

1. Rick Mercer

2. Make a chart with 2 titles: Causes & Outcomes• Crash Course

Introduction

• The Americans were annoyed by many things, including the loss of trading privileges within the British Empire.

• The British thought the US was a threat to the British fur trade.

• The populations of BNA & the US were…(check your textbook)

Major Players• President Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809) stated

that, “Winning the war was merely a matter of marching.”

• “War Hawks” political party led by James Madison (president from 1809-1817) wanted war.

• A Native Confederacy led by a great Shawnee warrior named Tecumseh to defend its own territories from the Americans.

• New England were against war – wanted to renew their profitable trade with Britain & the colonies.

• British General Sir Isaac Brock lead British forces. Died in the battle for Queenston Heights near Niagara Falls.

• American General & Governor of the Michigan Territory William Hull.

• Laura Secord alerted the British of a planned American invasion of Beaver Dams

Causes of the War

• British interference with American shipping – naval blockade

• Impressment (kidnapping) American sailors• American expansion into Canada.• British felt Americans threatening the fur trade.

Major Events

• See p. 320

Outcomes of the War

• Last invasion of Canadian territory.• Changed no boundaries.• Confirmed the existence of Canada.• People of Upper Canada became more loyal to

Britain, and less like Americans.• Americans felt more patriotic. Felt they had

fended off a strong military power, even though they had larger numbers or troops.

• No clear winner. Argument for 200 years.