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Test Reflections

Explore the War of 1812, a pivotal moment in American history against Britain, with major events, causes, and effects discussed. Learn about Jefferson's domestic policy, Madison's decisions, and the heroic tales of Andrew Jackson. Discover why this war was crucial for America's independence and self-sufficiency.

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Test Reflections

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  1. How did you do on the test? • Come in and find your test and have a seat. • Please go to ONE STOP SHOP and pick up the sheet Test Reflections

  2. War of 1812 The Second War with Britain

  3. Concentrated on home matters • U.S.’ dependency on foreign goods • Western expansion with the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark’s expedition Jefferson’s Domestic Policy

  4. France and Britain were at war • Peace with France and the Louisiana Purchase, U.S. traded with France • Britain was angry, blockades • France got mad, blockades • U.S. is in the middle again Back in the Middle

  5. Britain started, impressment or kidnapping of American sailors (over 10,000 sailors) • Jefferson did not declare war, instead, Jefferson asked Congress to pass the Embargo Act of 1807 – stop trade with all foreign ports Jefferson’s Move

  6. New President and First Lady

  7. U.S. was still dependent on other nations economically • 1808 – James Madison, 4th, DR • Embargo Act, repealed • Madison – lets trade with everyone except for Britain and France…still a bad idea. New President

  8. 1. Britain’s impressment (kidnapping) of our men. • 2. Britain’s violation of sea rights…trade (attacking our ships). • 3. Britain’s inciting of Natives in the West…a call of the War Hawks (westerners who urged war) to do something. Causes of the War of 1812

  9. What are the three reasons why the United States should have war with Britain? War or No! That is the question…

  10. Phase I: 1812-1813 – Oliver Hazard Perry • Phase II: 1814 • Burning of Washington City • Dolly Madison saving portrait • James Madison bringing the government back together • Failed take over of Baltimore – Fort McHenry • Flag • Treaty of Ghent • Battle of New Orleans • Hero – Andrew Jackson Major Events

  11. 1. Strong nationalism – we WON against a world power! • 2. Natives are weakened • 3. U.S. becoming self-sufficient-make our own due to the blockades Effects of the War

  12. Burning of Washington • Impressment of sailors • War between France and England began • Declaration of War by Madison • Fort McHenry • Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812 • Battle of New Orleans Put these in order

  13. Industrial Revolution Self-Sufficiency: The U.S. can stand alone.

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