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11.3 Entering the War

11.3 Entering the War. MAIN IDEA War breaks out again between the United States and Britain in 1812. WHY IT MATTERS NOW. The War of 1812 showed that the U.S. was willing and able to protect its national interest. CA Standards.

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11.3 Entering the War

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  1. 11.3 Entering the War MAIN IDEA War breaks out again between the United States and Britain in 1812.

  2. WHY IT MATTERS NOW The War of 1812 showed that the U.S. was willing and able to protect its national interest.

  3. CA Standards • 8.5.1 Understand the political and economic causes and consequences of the War of 1812 and know the major battles, leaders, and events that led to a final peace.

  4. Daily Guided Questions, DGQs • What were the reasons for declaring war with Britain? • What role did the “War Hawks” play in the USA going to war against Britain? • Why would the Federalists in the Northeast not want to go to war?

  5. Vocabulary • Write the word down and the definition. Create your own sentence using the word. • Nationalism • War Hawks • Blockade

  6. James Madison • Elected president in 1809. • Pressured into war. • British are: -continuing to impress Amer. sailors. -arming N.A. in the Northwest Terr. -interferring of American trade. -beginning to block American ports.

  7. The War Hawks • Led by Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun. • Increased nationalism. • Prove ourselves. -Northeast (New England) says war would hurt U.S. trade and economy.

  8. The Beginning of War • U.S. not ready. -No army (7,000 troops) or Navy (19 ships). -poorly trained or old officers. • British is also fighting the French. • Americans invade Canada. -NA ally with British. • British blockade U.S. ports.

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