THE WAR OF 1812& EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE WARHuffDaddyJay, Jam Sandwich, Zaccaroni, Maddie the Mad Hatter, & Rainman Noodles

Violations of 1783 Treaty of Paris

The British violated the 1783 Treaty of Paris (treaty that ended the American Revolution) by continuing to hold forts in America after the revolution.

Convention of 1800

Between US and France to settle hostilities.

Let America out of alliance with France.

Played a big role in allowing the Louisiana Purchase.

Embargo Act, Non-Intercourse Act, and Macon’s Bill #2

Embargo Act – US halted all trade, led to seizure of US ships

Non-Intercourse Act – lifted embargo on all but Britain and France

Macon’s Bill #2 – America would lift embargo on country that stopped seizing ships. Made Britain angry and led to War of 1812.

All of these hurt the economy, decreased international trade.

O CANADA! A lot of British

soldiers stationed in Canada.

Officials in British Canada were supplying arms to Native Americans in support of their ongoing battle against American settlers.

Result of the Battle of New Orleans

Andrew Jackson became a national hero

The British defeat at New Orleans boosted American morale

Treaty of Ghent

Ended War of 1812

Both sides agreed to stop fighting

Both sides agreed to restore conquered territory

That’s it.

End of the War of 1812

Led to end of the Federalist party

Encouraged growth of American Industries

Confirmed the United States of America’s status as a free and independent nation

Results of the War

6000 Americans killed or wounded

Respect for America

Future presidents Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison are seen as war heroes.

National Pride

Monroe Doctrine

1823 statement by President James Monroe

Declared the Americas off-limits to European intervention.

No more colonization.

Directed towards all of Europe.