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The War of 1812: Causes and Effects

Explore the causes and lasting effects of the War of 1812, the second major conflict between the United States and Britain. Learn about the efforts towards peace, the role of the War Hawks, and the lasting impact on American politics and prestige. Unravel the consequences of the war and its significance in shaping the era of good feelings. Engage in activities like charting causes, reflecting on the outcomes, and watching a video on the War of 1812. Summarize your learnings and delve into the treaty that ended this pivotal war.

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The War of 1812: Causes and Effects

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  1. Unit 6: Foreign Policy Lesson 6.4: Causes and Effects of the War of 1812

  2. Warm up • What do you already know about the War of 1812?

  3. Introduction • THE WAR OF 1812 WAS THE SECOND MAJOR CLASH BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND BRITIAN IN NORTH AMERICA. ALTHOUGH NEITHER SIDE WON A CLEAR VICTORY, THE WAR GAVE AMERICANS A SENSE OF STRONG NATIONAL PRIDE!!!!

  4. EFFORTS TOWARD PEACE REPUBLICAN JAMES MADISON WON PRESIDENCY IN 1808, WANTS TO AVOID WAR ASKED CONGRESS TO PASS NON-INTERCOURSE ACT = BANNED TRADE W/ BRITIAN AND FRANCE PLAN WAS TO PLAY BRITAIN AND FRANCE AGAINST EACH OTHER ACTUALLY WORKED, BUT TOO LATE!

  5. THE WAR HAWKS-THE DECISION FOR WAR • MOST PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR WAR CAME FROM SOUTH AND WEST • HURT DUE TO BRITISH TRADE RESTRICTIONS • WESTERN FARMERS ALSO BLAMED CONFLICT W/ NATIVE AMERICANS ON BRITISH • MANY BELIEVED WAR W/ BRITIAN WOULD HELP USA GAIN CANADA AND END NATIVE ATTACKS • ANGER OVER THE IMPRESSMENT OF SAILORS

  6. LASTING EFFECTS OF WAR • FEDERALIST LOST POPULARITY, AND WOULD DISOLVE FOREVER • TREATY OF GHENT RESTORED PREWAR BOUNDARIES • WAR OF 1812 INCREASED US PRESITIGE OVERSEAS AND STARTED A WAVE OF PATRIOTISM AND UNITY • ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS!!!

  7. Activity • Chart of causes • Effects • Video “War of 1812” • Battles

  8. REFLECTION • SUMMARIZE IN YOUR OWN WORDS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED TODAY….. • WHAT WERE THE CAUSES OF THE WAR OF 1812? • WHAT WERE THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE WAR OF 1812? • WHAT TREATY ENDED THE WAR OF 1812?

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