War of 1812
War of 1812Section 4Angered by Britains interference in the
nations affairs, the United States went to war.
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Causes of the War of 1812The War beginsBritain really did not
want to go to war with the United States. They were already
involved in a war with France. Wars are expensive. $$$$The War of
1812 is divided into 2 phases.
The War of 18121812-1814 England focuses on its war with
France.1814-1815 After defeating France, Britain focuses its energy
on the U.S.War officially ends with the Treaty of Ghent.
Stats before the WarUnited StatesArmy- less than 7,000 men.Navy-
16 shipsExperience- poorly trained and equipped.BritainArmy- 48,163
Navy- War Ships: 11Frigates: 34Other vessels: 52 Experience- Highly
experienced. Recent war with France has toughened many
soldiers.
The First phase of the WarThe most important battle took place
on Lake Erie. Oliver Hazard Perry took control of the U.S infant
fleet.Defeated British attempts at controlling the lake.We have met
the enemy and they are ours.- Commodore Perry
First Phase (cont)Battle of the Thames- General Harrison defeats
British forces in Canada.Ends British threat in the Northwest.Chief
Tecumseh dies in battle while fighting on the British side.
Britain sets up blockade 1812Britain captures Washington D.C.
and burns down the White House.- 1814General Jackson defeats the
British in New Orleans-1815
Second Phase of the WarAfter defeating Napoleon in 1814, Britain
turns its attention to the U.S. Francis Scott Key wrote the Star
Spangled banner during the British attack on Fort McHenry.White
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Second Phase Cont.British navy is defeated during the Battle of
Lake Champlain, September 1814.Treaty of Ghent is signed on
December 24, 1814. It ends the War.
Battle of New OrleansUnaware of the peace, Andrew Jackson's
forces moved to New Orleans, in late 1814 to defend against a
large-scale British invasion. Jackson defeated the British at the
Battle of New Orleans on January 8, with over 2000 British
casualties and fewer than 100 American losses. It was hailed as a
great victory, making Andrew Jackson a national heroThe British
gave up on New Orleans, when news of peace arrived on Feb. 13 they
sailed home.
Legacy of WarTreaty of Ghent ends war, leaving no clear
winner.No territory changed hands. Trade disputes were not
resolved.Proved that the U.S. could hold its own against the mighty
British military.
Results of the War of 1812
