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http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-DSFrGnQrk. What do the terms Hawks and Doves refer to when we are discussing war?. Dove – peace Hawk – war War hawks were stirred by a strong sense of nationalism (patriotism) and wanted a declaration of war against Britain.
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What do the terms Hawks and Doves refer to when we are discussing war? • Dove – peace • Hawk – war • War hawks were stirred by a strong sense of nationalism (patriotism) and wanted a declaration of war against Britain
John Clopton, Virginia 1812 "The outrages in impressing American seamen exceed all manner of description. Indeed, the whole system of aggression now is such that the real question between Great Britain and the United States has ceased to be a question merely relating to certain rights of commerce ... it is now clearly, positively, and directly a question of independence, that is to say, whether the United States are really an independent nation."
II. US was unprepared for war old or inexperienced officers a small army and navy led to many early defeats to the British and their Indian allies
III. Early American Successes A. USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere in 1812
1. British cannon fire bounces off Constitution, nicknamed “Old Ironsides”
B. Americans capture York and burn the Parliament building C. Harrison wins the Battle of the Thames (Tecumseh is killed)
1.Defeat of British on Lake Erie prevents invasion from Canada
E. The American victories resulted in a stalemate in the war (no side dominates)
1. 1814 ~ the defeat of Napoleon led to a second phase of the war…
IV. Phase 2 A. Britain invades the Chesapeake Bay
~ Dolley Madison (one of the last to leave the city) saves a famous portrait of George Washington
B. next they move to attack Baltimore 1. Ft. McHenry must be defeated first
2. all night long they bombard the fort, but cannot defeat it (Baltimore is saved!)
3. Francis Scott Key writes “The Star Spangled Banner” after witnessing the victory
Star Spangled Banner, a history • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hZe8CPGA1E
V. 1814 ~ Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812
A. no land was exchanged B. no agreement on trade issues was made (then what was it fought for?)
1. they send a frontal assault against “Line Jackson” south of the city New Orleans
2. from behind earthen walls, cannon and riflemen devastate the British army
~ killed or wounded : Britain 2,000 Americans 71
VII. Effects of the War of 1812 A. Increased American patriotism
C. American manufacturing grew during blockade, leading to the US Industrial Revolution
