History Unit 4 The War of 1812 Flashcards
Who led the war Hawks and what did they consist of
John C Calhoun and Henry Clay
Western and southern nationalists push for war against GB
Mostly DR
What happens directly as a result of the failure of the 1807 Embargo
Nonintercourse act (1809) Trade resumes, except w GB and France. There is impressment continuing
What is the War Hawks motives
To take Canada, biggest reasoning is impressment
Push for nationalism, agricultural
What did Gov William Henry Harrison do before the war began
Attacks Tecumseh, who was supplied by and allied with British, at the Battle of Tippecanoe
How and when was war declared
June 1 1812, Pres. James Madison sends war message to congress, passes by a slim margin
HOR (79-49)
Senate (19-13)
Madison reelected
What happens with American invasions of Canada
Fail in 1812 and 1813
What did Harrison’s army do in 1814
Kill Tecumseh
What did Andrew Jackson do in 1814
Conquered creek Indians (Alabama) Seminole Indians (Florida)
When was Napoleon exiled from France
1814
How do British invade NA
Pour into Canada
Invade Maine Maryland ny and New Orleans
What occurred w the British in America
Burned whitehouse(aug 1814)
Defeated at fort McHenry (Battle at Baltimore Harbor)(sept 1814)
Star spangled banner
When was the Treaty of Ghent signed
12/24/1814
What happened at the Treaty of Ghent
Prewar boundaries restored No prewar issues addressed Impressment stop Napoleon finally conquered Nationalism thrives War Hawks achieve their goal
What happened at the battle of New Orleans
Colonel Jackson routs British
2 weeks after Treaty of Ghent signed
Jackson national hero “nationalism”
When did the Hartford Convention take place
1814
Who attended the Hartford convention
NE delegates meet prior to the end of war
Mostly Federalist Party members
Some push succession
Most voice opposition to war
What were the convention’s demands
Federal compensation for lost trade
2/3 vote to allow Embargo
Abolish 3/5 compromise
Outlaws 2 consecutive presidents from the same stage
Effects if the war of 1812
Respect for American military/government
Emergence of war heroes (Harrison Jackson Perry)
Increase in manufacturing behind Embargo
Death of the Federalist Party
The Prophet Tecumseh
Shawnee leader
Begins attacks on settlers in Indiana
Natives eventually ally w GB
Causes of the war
- Impressment
- Trade interference by Britain
- British occupation in NW territory and support of resistance
- Expansionism
