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War of 1812 - Causes

When Napolean went after England, he excluded British goods from Europe. In turn, Britain blockaded Europe, & began seizing US ships (more than 1000 ships). All told, over 1500 ships were seized in the Atlantic by either Britain or France. War of 1812 - Causes. British policy of impress- ment.

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War of 1812 - Causes

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  1. When Napolean went after England, he excluded British goods from Europe. In turn, Britain blockaded Europe, & began seizing US ships (more than 1000 ships). All told, over 1500 ships were seized in the Atlantic by either Britain or France. War of 1812 - Causes British policy of impress- ment Causes for the War of 1812 After the Battle of Tippecanoe (1811), US found out the British were aiding the Natives Embargo Act of 1807, Pres. Jefferson began an embargo of Britain War Hawks called for war in Congress Representative Henry Clay (Kentucky). Senator John Calhoun (South Carolina). “On to Canada”

  2. “War Hawks” John C. Calhoun [SC] Henry Clay [KY]

  3. War of 1812 James Madison won the election of 1812, and decided to go to war against Britain. Congress approved the declaration of war in June. War in Canada: US is unprepared for war. Suffers defeats at first, however rebounds & won several battles. Natives align with the British. War at Sea: Britain blockaded US shoreline, bottling up many ships in their ports. Major events: British burned the White House & other public buildings in Washington DC. Jackson fought the Battle of New Orleans & defeated the British Treaty of Ghent: Dec. 1814, ended the war. However, did not answer some of the big issues (impressment & shipping rights). These issues were answered a few years later

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