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    Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY

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    This document provides an overview of events leading up to and during the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain. It discusses the Napoleonic Wars, the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair of 1807, the Embargo Act of 1807 and the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809. It also covers British instigation of Native American tribes, the War Hawks advocating for war, the presidential election of 1812, American military unpreparedness, key battles and campaigns of 1812-1815 including the Battle of New Orleans, and Jackson's Florida campaigns.

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    This document provides an overview of events leading up to and during the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain. It discusses the Napoleonic Wars, the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair of 1807, the Embargo Act of 1807 and the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809. It also covers British instigation of Native American tribes, the War Hawks advocating for war, the presidential election of 1812, American military unpreparedness, key battles and campaigns of 1812-1815 including the Battle of New Orleans, and Jackson's Florida campaigns.

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    This document provides an overview of events leading up to and during the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain. It discusses the Napoleonic Wars, the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair of 1807, the Embargo Act of 1807 and the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809. It also covers British instigation of Native American tribes, the War Hawks advocating for war, the presidential election of 1812, American military unpreparedness, key battles and campaigns of 1812-1815 including the Battle of New Orleans, and Jackson's Florida campaigns.

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    Susan M.

    Pojer Horace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY

    1. Napoleonic Wars
    Q 1806 Berlin Decrees [Continental System] Q 1806 Britain issued the Orders in Council. Q 1807 Milan Decrees Q 1808-1811 Britain impressed over 6,000 American sailors.

    2. Chesapeake-Leopard Affair
    Q June 21, 1807. Q Br. Captain fired on the USS Chesapeake. Q 3 dead, 18 wounded. Q Br. Foreign Office said it was a mistake. Q Jeffersons Response:
    Forbade Br. ships to dock in American

    ports.

    Ordered state governors to call up as

    much as 100,000 militiamen.

    3. The Embargo Act (1807)


    The OGRABME Turtle

    Presidential Election of 1808

    James Madison Becomes President

    Dolly Madison: The Presidents Greatest Asset

    4. The Non-Intercourse Act (1809)


    Q Replaced the Embargo Act. Q Remained U. S. policy until 1812. Q Unexpected Consequences:
    N. Eng. was forced to become self-

    sufficient again [old factories reopened]. power.

    Laid the groundwork for US industrial

    Jefferson, a critic of an industrial

    America, ironically contributed to Hamiltons view of the US!!!

    5. Br. Instigation of Indians

    British General Brock Meets with Tecumseh

    Battle of Tippecanoe, 1811


    Q General William Henry Harrison governor of the Indiana Territory.

    Q Invited Native Indian chiefs to Ft. Wayne, IN to sign away 3 mil. acres of land to the US government.
    Q Tecumseh organized a confederacy of Indian tribes to fight for their homelands. Q Tecumsehs brother fought against Harrison and was defeated at Tippecanoe. Q This made Harrison a national hero! [1840 election Tippecanoe & Tyler, too!]

    War Hawks
    John C. Calhoun [SC]

    Henry Clay [KY]

    Presidential Election of 1812

    Mr. Madisons War!

    American Problems
    Q The US was unprepared militarily:
    Had a 12-ship navy vs. Britains

    800 ships.

    Americans disliked a draft

    preferred to enlist in the disorganized state militias.

    Q Financially unprepared:
    Flood of paper $.

    Revenue from import tariffs

    declined.

    Q Regional disagreements.

    Overview of the War of 1812

    3 U. S. Invasions of 1812

    Campaigns of 1813

    Battle of Fort McHenry, 1814

    Oh Say Can You See By the Dawns Early Light -- Francis Scott Key

    Gave proof through the night, That our flag was still there..

    Attack on Ft. Oswego, 1814

    December, 1814 January, 1815

    Hartford Convention

    Treaty of Ghent December 24, 1814

    The Battle of New Orleans, 1815

    The Battle of New Orleans, 1815

    Jacksons Florida Campaigns

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