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The War of 1812 and Monroe Doctrine Study

Learn about the causes, battles, and outcomes of the War of 1812, the significance of the Monroe Doctrine, and transportation advancements under the American System.

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The War of 1812 and Monroe Doctrine Study

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  1. Session 2: Expansion and The Jacksonian Age The War of 1812 and Nationalism

  2. Class Objectives • Identify the major causes of the War of 1812 • Identify the main theatres and battles of the War of 1812 • Define the major points of the Monroe Doctrine • Define the transportation improvements under the American System

  3. Causes of the War of 1812 • British Impressment -The British navy seized American ships traveling to Europe and drafted Americans into the British navy • Tecumseh’s Confederacy -Indian chief launched attacks on Americans using weapons provided by British in Canada • The War Hawks -Young Congressmen from the west and south called “War Hawks” led by John Calhoun and Henry Clay demanded war with Britain

  4. Activity: Theatres and Battles • Using pages 204-205, fill out the worksheet provided • Must include the locations, outcomes, important people, and events • Label the map using page 204 • 20 minutes 15 points

  5. Results of the War • Treaty of Ghent (1814)- signed on Christmas Eve officially ends war • Armistice is declared • In 1817, the Rush-Bagot Treaty is reached which limited British warships on the Great Lakes • In 1818 Britain and the U.S. agree to a joint occupation of the Oregon Territory

  6. Check for Understanding • What were the major causes of the War of 1812? • What were the major theatres and battles of the war? • What treaty officially ended the War of 1812? • What were the other results of the War of 1812?

  7. The Monroe Doctrine • In 1815 after the defeat of Napoleon, nations such as Spain, Portugal and Russia wanted to increase their land in America • Wanting to control the Western Hemisphere the Monroe Doctrine was issued which states the following: • American Continent to be free of any European colonization • All governments in America Republics • Any involvement by European countries in America would be considered a threat to America • U.S. would not interfere in European affairs

  8. Other Acts and Treaties • The Adams Onis Treaty -Spain gave the U.S. Florida in 1819 2. The American System -Developed transportation system, new protective tarrifs, led to Second National Bank- proposed by Henry Clay 3. McCullough vs. Maryland -States cannot tax agencies of the Federal Government

  9. Transportation • The American system led to three major advancements in transportation in the U.S. • National Road- MD to IL • Railroads • Erie Canal- linked the Hudson River to the Great Lakes The Industrial Revolution that had arrived in the U.S. made this possible

  10. Check for Understanding • Why was the Monroe Doctrine issued? • What were the major points of the Monroe Doctrine? • What was the Adams Onis Treaty? • What did the case of McCullough vs. Maryland state? • What were the transportation improvements made in the United States by 1825?

  11. Next Class Quiz- Sessions 1 & 2

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