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