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Question 8 Why was the War of 1812 important in American history???

Explore the importance of the War of 1812 in American history, including the role of James Madison, the demands of the War Hawks, battles, and the defense of national treasures. Discover why this war changed the course of the nation's future.

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Question 8 Why was the War of 1812 important in American history???

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  1. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history???

  2. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • James Madison became the 4th President

  3. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • James Madison became the 4th President • But, England was still harassing American ships

  4. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • James Madison became the 4th President • But, England was still harassing American ships • Group of Congressmen called The War Hawks demanded war against England

  5. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • James Madison became the 4th President • But, England was still harassing American ships • Group of Congressmen called The War Hawks demanded war against England • Chance to get new lands too

  6. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • Group of Congressmen called The War Hawks demanded war against England • Chance to get new lands too • Battle of Tippecanoe- First battle of War of 1812

  7. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • Group of Congressmen called The War Hawks demanded war against England • Chance to get new lands too • Battle of Tippecanoe- First battle of War of 1812 • William Henry Harrison’s troops defeated Tecumseh

  8. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • Group of Congressmen called The War Hawks demanded war against England • Chance to get new lands too • Battle of Tippecanoe- First battle of War of 1812 • William Henry Harrison’s troops defeated Tecumseh • War Hawks wanted more victories!!

  9. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • Battle of Tippecanoe- First battle of War of 1812 • William Henry Harrison’s troops defeated Tecumseh • War Hawks wanted more victories!! • English + Indians wanted revenge

  10. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • Battle of Tippecanoe- First battle of War of 1812 • William Henry Harrison’s troops defeated Tecumseh • War Hawks wanted more victories!! • English + Indians wanted revenge • War changed in 1814

  11. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • Battle of Tippecanoe- First battle of War of 1812 • William Henry Harrison’s troops defeated Tecumseh • War Hawks wanted more victories!! • English + Indians wanted revenge • War changed in 1814 • English defeated Napoleon (France)

  12. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • English + Indians wanted revenge • War changed in 1814 • English defeated Napoleon (France) • Now England turned its full attention to US

  13. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • English + Indians wanted revenge • War changed in 1814 • English defeated Napoleon (France) • Now England turned its full attention to US • England took over Washington D.C. and burned Capital and White House

  14. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • Now England turned its full attention to US • England took over Washington D.C. and burned Capital and White House • Dolly Madison saved national teasures

  15. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • Now England turned its full attention to US • England took over Washington D.C. and burned Capital and White House • Dolly Madison saved national treasures • England then marched to Fort McHenry (Baltimore)

  16. Question 8Why was the War of 1812 important in American history??? • Dolly Madison saved national treasures • England then marched to Fort McHenry (Baltimore) • France Scott Key wrote “Star Spangled Banner”

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