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Chapter 10, Section 3 War Approaching

Learn about the increasing threats to US ships, the rise of Tecumseh and the Battle of Tippecanoe, and the debate leading to the declaration of the War of 1812.

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Chapter 10, Section 3 War Approaching

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  1. Chapter 10, Section 3War Approaching

  2. Danger on the HighSeas The North African state of Algiers was part of the Barbary States. These countries practiced piracy and held foreign citizens captive for ransom.

  3. Many nations, including the United States, agreed to make payments to the Barbary States to protect their ships and citizens. • However, US officials eventually refused to pay any more and sent the US Navy to end the pirate raids.

  4. 1803- Increase in threats to US ships when Great Britain and France went to war-again! Each country wanted to stop the US from supplying goods and war materials to the other.

  5. Great Britain and France both pass laws stating that they could search and seize ships carrying supplies to the other. Many Americans ignored the laws resulting in many the British and French capturing many American merchant ships headed for Europe.

  6. British believed run-a ways from the British navy were hiding on American ships. Begin practice of impressment~or forcing people to serve in the army/navy.

  7. Americans react to Great Britain’s violations of US Neutrality Some Americans wanted war while others favored an EMBARGO- the banning of trade against Britain

  8. Jefferson and The Republicans pass The Embargo Act (1807) It banned US trade with foreign countries. They hoped to punish the British and French, but the main effect was that it hurt American merchants. Resulted in a decrease in popularity of Jefferson and the Republicans and an increase in support for the Federalists.

  9. Congress replaces it with theNon-Intercourse Act • Banned trade only with Great Britain and France. Stated that the US would start trading with the first side that stopped violating US neutrality.

  10. The Rise of Tecumseh • Americans were continuing to settle in the Northwest Territory. • Britain wanted to stop American expansion and protect its interests in Canada. • Britain gave military aid to American Indian nations in the Northwest Territory. • Tecumseh, a Shawnee chief, hoped to unite the American Indians against the American settlers.

  11. War on the Frontier • William Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana Territory, believed Tecumseh was a serious threat to American power. • Tecumseh ignored his warnings not to resist the power of the United States. • Tecumseh traveled south to ask the Creek nation to join his forces.

  12. Battle of Tippecanoe • While Tecumseh was gone, Harrison led the American army close to the village of Tecumseh’s followers. • The Indians attacked, but Harrison was able to force American Indian forces into retreat. • As a result, Tecumseh lost much of his support among Native Americans.

  13. The War Debate • Many Americans believe that Tecumseh had been encouraged by the British • The WAR HAWKS, members of Congress who favored war, saw war as the only answer to Britain’s insults. • New England Federalists opposed war.

  14. President James Madison -Republican • Feels growing pressure from the War Hawks & the trade war. • June 1, 1812 calls upon Congress to declare war against Great Britain • Marked the first time in US history that the US had declared war. The War of 1812 had begun.

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