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The War of 1812. 1812 1814. Causes of the War of 1812. GREAT BRITAIN and FRANCE were taking U.S. ships , hurting American trade. BRITAIN was also forcing captured U.S. sailors to join their navy. Events of the War 1812. U.S. unable to invade British CANADA
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The War of 1812 1812 1814
Causes of the War of 1812 GREAT BRITAIN and FRANCE were taking U.S. ships, hurting American trade. BRITAIN was also forcing captured U.S. sailors to join their navy.
Events of the War 1812 • U.S. unable to invade British CANADA • British unable to INVADE THE U.S. FROM CANADA • British captured & burned WASHINGTON D.C. & bombed FORT McHENRYin Baltimore, Maryland
Events of the War of 1812 • The American Flag and the National Anthem were created • After the peace treaty was in 1814, Commander ANDREW JACKSON defeated the British @ NEW ORLEANS. Jackson became a national hero and later President.
Outcomes for the War of 1812 British recognized U.S. BOUNDARIES U.S. gained NATIONAL PRIDE American industry PROSPERED