EQ: What were the causes and effects of the War of 1812?

Sound Check:

As you listen to the song, write down notes about what you hear, how it makes you feel, what do you

know about this song, where have you heard it?

War of 1812

• Recall: Three causes of the war • 1. British impressments of American sailors

• 2. British interference with American shipping/free trade

• 3. British supporting Native American uprisings

• James Madison declared war on Britain on

June 18, 1812

– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMXqg2PKJZU

– As we watch the video, we will complete the video notes

The War of 1812

Causes

• Impressment

• British interfering with free trade

• CANADA: America wanted Canada in it’s need to expand

• Problems with Native Americans

Effects

The Actual War: War of 1812

• US Army had 10,000-12,000 soldiers

• US had 17 naval ships; Britain had 1,000

• US had very little $$$; Britain had 40x the tax revenue (money from it’s citizens)

• BUT Britain was at war with France

• PHASE 1: America tries to take Canada = FAIL

• PHASE 2: America starts winning and the war ends

The Treaty of Ghent

• War ended

• Impressment ended

• Free trade was reinstated

• US and Britain were now friends

The War of 1812

Causes

• Impressment

• British interfering with free trade

• CANADA: America wanted Canada in it’s need to expand

• Problems with Native Americans

Effects

• Major loss of Native people

• Moving westward was INEVITABLE

• American patriotism rises

• Launched America as a player on the world stage

EQ: How did the inventions of the American Industrial Revolution change

life for Americans? • After the War of 1812:

– Americans started moving west – Free trade was open again so American production

increased

• With the spread of the American people and trade growing, there was a great need for improvements in: – Transportation – Communication – Farming – Production of manufactured goods

The American Industrial Revolution

• Reading: • Products were handmade • The Industrial Revolution began in England • New products from America:

– Cotton gin – Musket parts – Steamboat – Sewing Machine – Armored warships – Power tools – Telegraph

Activity:

• There are 5 topics you will review

• First READ the article or STUDY the pictures

• In your notebook, title each section:

– Transportation, Communication, Agriculture, Production, and Plantations

– Complete the activities in your notebook

Argumentative Paragraph

• After reviewing the American Industrial Revolution make a claim

• ______________________ was the most significant invention of the Industrial Revolution.

• Come up with 3 reasons to support your argument.

• Write at least a paragraph stating your claim and explaining your reasons for choosing that invention.