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James Madison

James Madison. - The war of 1812 begins and lasts for 3 years, this is known as “Mr. Madison’s War” Madison was the Commander in Chief during the War of 1812 which ended the complications between Britain and the United States . Causes of the War of 1812.

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James Madison

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  1. James Madison - The war of 1812 begins and lasts for 3 years, this is known as “Mr. Madison’s War” • Madison was the Commander in Chief during the War of 1812 which ended the complications between Britain and the United States

  2. Causes of the War of 1812 1. Impressment of U.S. sailors 2. Shipping interference 3. Embargo Act of 1807 – U.S refused to trade with another country 4. British helped Native American resistance against Americans

  3. War Hawks • War Hawks (Republicans Henry Clay and John Calhoun) elected from the South and West join Congress. War Hawks persuaded congress to support a declaration of war against Britain

  4. Dolley Madison Attack on Washington DC: In 1814, the British occupied DC and set fire to many public buildings including the White House. Dolley Madison saved the Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington from the White House. The saving of the portrait served as a symbol of American independence and perseverance.

  5. Portrait of Washington saved by Dolley Madison

  6. Francis Scott Key Sept. 13-14 of 1814 Francis Scott Key writes the Star Spangled Banner. He wrote it after seeing the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British royal navy ships during the battle of Fort McHenry

  7. Treaty of Ghent Dec. 1814: Treaty of Ghent signed in Ghent, Belgium ending the War of 1812. This treaty restores the relationship between the British and Americans

  8. Battle of New Orleans Jan. 8, 1815 While the Treaty of Ghent was being written, Andrew Jackson defeated the British, who were intent on seizing New Orleans, and the land that had been acquired with the Louisiana Purchase. This victory made Jackson a National hero

  9. Results/effects of the War of 1812 1. Begins the era of good feelings 2. Nationalism/ Patriotism rises 3. Industrialization rises 4. Isolationism rises 5. Westward migration rises 6. The United States gained a measure of international respect for managing to withstand the British attack 7. Improved professionalism of the U.S. Army

  10. Reasons: increase in Factories/ economic Changes: The British blockade of the American coast created a shortage of cotton cloth in the United States.American cotton had been shipped to Britain where it was turned into cloth, then sent back to America. The shortage led to the creation of a cotton-manufacturing industry in the U.S. Numerous manufacturing establishments were founded, particularly in the Northern region. The U.S gained industrial independence from Europe.

  11. Significance This war establishes the U.S. as a country with an identity, we fought against our first invasion proving we were a powerful force. No territory was gained and there was no clear winner

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