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War of 1812

Created by Madtala on Mar 4, 2011

Last updated: 03/11/11 at 08:20 AM

Tags: War 1812 War of 1812

• Who was at war?
  Jul 12, 1812

  Who was at war? British, Indians vs. Americans British giving guns to Indians to fight against the US.

• Important People:James Madison
  Jun 12, 1812

  James Madison: -was the president that declared war on Great Britain -tried to keep the British from getting to America to form alliances with the natives.

• Important:Andrew Jackson
  Jun 12, 1812

  Andrew Jackson: -led the Battle of New Orleans -ended with treaty in Feb. 16, 1815 -led the united states forces

• Important People:Oliver Hazard Perry
  Jun 12, 1812

  Oliver Hazard Perry: -Died of age 34 -Age 27=earned title of "Hero of Lake Erie. Andrew Jackson: -Nicknamed "Old Hickory" for his toughness. -Commander of American forces for Battle of New Orleans

• Important People:War Hawks
  Jun 12, 1812 12 PM

  War Hawks: -Led by Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun -Members of the 12th congress -Fought and won west side

• Important People:Tecumseh
  Jun 12, 1812

  Tecumseh: -Led a Large tribe that opposed the United States during Tecumseh's war, and the War of 1812. -Tribe:Shawnee

• 3. Advantages and disadvantages each side had
  May 12, 1812

  Advantages:(Britain) -More guns and men. -using Indians as a means of attack Disadvantages:(Britain) -Fighting France -Less guns and men than France and US combined. Advantages:(America) -Has France on their side -Has more guns and weapons with France -British fighting France as well -Large country, more weapons and navy officers than before. Disadvantages:(America) -Less guns -would have lost instantly without France -Debt -Not a lot of people volunteered -almost lost Washington -Brigade broken through -Firearm not as good

• 2. The significant reasons that caused the war.
  May 12, 1812

  Reasons for war: - British Jacking trading ships - British Impressing Navy officers for army - British giving guns to Indians to fight against Americans -embargo act(sometimes was called "o grab me") -non intercourse act

• Conclusion: The war affects on the country?
  May 12, 1812

  The war effects on the country were: -less money -more debt -Ended all wards with Britain

• Hartford Convention
  May 12, 1812

  Hartford Convention: -Federalists agree to oppose war -sent delegates to discuss with British -Federalists/Delegates vs. British and the war